Jeremy Taylor

By Edmund Gosse

Book Overview

Jeremy Taylor is a biography written by Edmund Gosse that delves into the life and work of the 17th century Anglican bishop, theologian, and writer, Jeremy Taylor. The book explores Taylor's early life, his education, and his rise to prominence in the Church of England during a time of great religious and political upheaval.Gosse provides a detailed analysis of Taylor's major works, including Holy Living and Holy Dying, which are still widely read and respected today. He also examines Taylor's relationships with other prominent figures of his time, including Oliver Cromwell and Charles I.Throughout the book, Gosse provides insights into Taylor's religious beliefs and the impact they had on his writing and his life. He also explores Taylor's views on morality, love, death, and the afterlife, which were at the core of his theological teachings.Overall, Jeremy Taylor is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of the most influential theologians of the 17th century.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: 1163092312
• ISBN13: 9781163092316
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"