Written from the Tower of London; these letters of Thomas Moore still speak powerfully today. The story of Thomas Moore; recently told in Peter Ackroyd's bestselling biography; is well known. In the spring of 1534; Thomas Moore was taken to the Tower of London; and after fourteen months in prison; the brilliant author of Utopia; friend of Erasmus and the humanities; and former Lord Chancellor of England was beheaded on Tower Hill. Yet Moore wrote some of his best works as a prisoner; including a set of historically and religiously important letters. The Last Letters of Thomas Moore is a superb new edition of Moore's prison correspondence; introduced and fully annotated for contemporary readers by Alvaro de Silva. Based on the critical edition of Moore's correspondence; this volume begins with letters penned by Moore to Cromwell and Henry VIII in February 1534 and ends with Moore's last words to his daughter; Margaret Roper; on the eve of his execution. Moore writes on a host of topics-prayer and penance; the right use of riches and power; the joys of heaven; psychological depression and suicidal temptations; the moral compromises of those who imprisoned him; and much more. This volume not only records the clarity of Moore's conscience and his readiness to die for the integrity of his religious faith; but it also throws light on the literary works that Moore wrote during the same period and on the religious and political conditions of Tudor England.
#93870 in Books George M Marsden 2008-09-05Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .46 x 6.00l; .56 #File Name: 0802802206176 pagesA Short Life of Jonathan Edwards
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. My favorite Jonathan Edwards biography!By Brenda N.I am not a theologian by any means but I am fascinated by the life of Jonathan Edwards and his family. This biography was exactly what I have been looking for; detailed enough to be well documented but written in such a way that it is easy and enjoyable to read.I particularly like the way the author compares the lives of Jonathan Edwards and Benjamin Franklin. It is an interesting account of men born in similar circumstances and education but who go on to live very different lives... one becoming one of the best known Christians of his day and the other choosing the modern teaching coming from Europe.I downloaded it on my Kindle but purchased the paperback edition as a gift for a family member (who is a true theologian). I'd recommend reading Marriage to a Difficult Man to get a further account of the importance of his wife and children to his life.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A short and worthwhile read of Edwards' life.By David KimFor anyone wanting to learn more about the man behind the God-centered theology; this short book is a wonderful introduction to the consistency of Edward's life and vision.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Doug FosterEasy; informative read of one of the greatest pastors and thinkers in American religious history.
