Some Heretics of Yesterday

By Samuel Edward Herrick

Book Overview

Some Heretics of Yesterday is a book written by S. E. Herrick that explores the lives and beliefs of various historical figures who were considered heretics in their time. The book covers a range of individuals, including philosophers, theologians, and scientists, who challenged the prevailing orthodoxy of their day and faced persecution as a result. Herrick examines the ideas and teachings of these heretics, exploring the ways in which they influenced the development of Western thought and helped to shape the modern world. Some of the figures covered in the book include Giordano Bruno, Galileo Galilei, Baruch Spinoza, and Friedrich Nietzsche. Through a combination of biography and analysis, Herrick provides a fascinating and thought-provoking account of the lives and ideas of these influential figures.1898. No new facts are brought to light in this book. They are old stories simply retold, not for students, but for the young men and women of the Congregation to which it was the author's privilege to minister, and who he was trying to train, from Sunday to Sunday, in the Christian graces of faith, hope and charity, and in that kingdom which is righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Ghost. Contents: Tauler; Wiclif; Hus; Savonarola; Latimer; Cranmer; Melancthon; Knox; Calvin; Coligny; William Brewster; Wesley.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: 1162598603
• ISBN13: 9781162598604
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 330 Pages
• Weight: 1.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.3" x 11.0"