Girolamo Savonarola: A Prophet Of Righteousness

By William Henry Crawford

Book Overview

Girolamo Savonarola: A Prophet of Righteousness is a biography written by William H. Crawford that explores the life and teachings of the Italian Dominican friar, Girolamo Savonarola. Savonarola was a prominent religious figure in Florence during the late 15th century, known for his fiery sermons and calls for moral reform. The book delves into Savonarola's early life, his rise to prominence, and his eventual downfall at the hands of the ruling Medici family. Crawford also examines Savonarola's teachings on social justice, political reform, and religious piety, and how they influenced the Renaissance-era society in which he lived. The author draws on historical documents and primary sources to provide a detailed and nuanced portrait of this complex and controversial figure. Overall, Girolamo Savonarola: A Prophet of Righteousness is a fascinating exploration of the life and legacy of one of the most influential religious leaders of the Italian Renaissance.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: 1428653228
• ISBN13: 9781428653221
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"