Selected Homilies Of Aelfric

Selected Homilies of Aelfric is a book that features a collection of sermons written by Aelfric, an Anglo-Saxon monk who lived in the 10th century. Aelfric was known for his eloquent and persuasive preaching, and his homilies were widely read and admired during his time. This book includes some of Aelfric's most famous sermons, which cover a range of topics including morality, Christian doctrine, and the lives of saints. Each homily is presented in its original Old English language, along with a modern English translation. The book also includes an introduction that provides background information on Aelfric's life and work, as well as an analysis of his preaching style and the historical context in which he lived. This book is a valuable resource for scholars of Anglo-Saxon literature and history, as well as for anyone interested in the history of Christianity in England.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.

• | Author: Aelfric
• | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• | Publication Date: Jun 25, 2007
• | Number of Pages: 84 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 1432687387
• | ISBN-13: 9781432687380