Heaven in Ordinary: George Herbert and His Writings

by Philip Sheldrake

Book Overview

George Herbert (1593-1633) is one of English spirituality's most treasured voices and, with his contemporaries Lancelot Andrewes Izaak Walton and Nicholas Ferrar, he epitomises the best of the 17th century Anglican tradition - learned, holy and self-effacing. Before settling down as a country parish priest - a calling that was cut short by his early death aged 39 - he was a complex character who led a varied life in politics and academia. His inner...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1853119482
• ISBN13: 9781853119484
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Canterbury Press Norwich
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.1"