Cuthbert Of Lindisfarne: His Life And Times (1880)

By Alfred Cooper Fryer

Book Overview

Cuthbert of Lindisfarne: His Life and Times is a biography written by Alfred Cooper Fryer in 1880. The book tells the story of Saint Cuthbert, a monk who lived in the 7th century and became the bishop of Lindisfarne, a small island off the coast of England. The book explores the life and teachings of Cuthbert, as well as the historical context in which he lived. It covers his early life as a shepherd, his decision to become a monk, and his time as a hermit on the island of Farne. The book also discusses the political and religious climate of the time, including the conflict between the Celtic and Roman Christian traditions. Overall, Cuthbert of Lindisfarne: His Life and Times is a comprehensive look at the life of one of England's most beloved saints and a fascinating glimpse into the world of early medieval Christianity.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: 1104113651
• ISBN13: 9781104113650
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"