Biographical Sketch Of St. Thomas Of Canterbury (1880)

By Mrs. Ward

Book Overview

Biographical Sketch Of St. Thomas Of Canterbury is a book written by Mrs. Ward in 1880. The book is a detailed biography of St. Thomas Becket, a Christian martyr and the Archbishop of Canterbury in the 12th century. The book chronicles the life of St. Thomas, from his birth and early years to his rise to power as Archbishop and his eventual martyrdom. The book explores the political and religious climate of the time, and how St. Thomas became embroiled in a power struggle between King Henry II and the church. It delves into his conflicts with the king, his eventual exile, and his return to England, which ultimately led to his assassination in Canterbury Cathedral. The author also provides insight into the impact of St. Thomas's life and death on the church and society, and how he became a revered saint and martyr. The book is written in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible to readers of all backgrounds. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the church, the Middle Ages, or the life of St. Thomas Becket.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165337894
• ISBN13: 9781165337897
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"