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Nicholas Ferrar

- His Household And His Friends (1893)

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Nicholas Ferrar: His Household And His Friends is a biography written by Thomas Thellusson Carter and published in 1893. The book explores the life and legacy of Nicholas Ferrar, an English scholar, courtier, and businessman who lived from 1592 to 1637. Ferrar is best known for founding the religious community of Little Gidding in Huntingdonshire, England, which became a center of Anglican spirituality in the 17th century.Carter's biography provides a detailed account of Ferrar's life, from his early years as a member of the court of King James I to his later years as a religious leader and founder of the Little Gidding community. The book also explores Ferrar's relationships with his family, friends, and colleagues, including his sister Susanna and his close friend George Herbert, a poet and Anglican priest.Throughout the book, Carter emphasizes Ferrar's devotion to religion and his commitment to living a life of piety and service. He also explores Ferrar's intellectual pursuits, including his work as a translator and his interest in music and the arts.Overall, Nicholas Ferrar: His Household And His Friends provides a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of England's most influential religious figures. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Anglicanism, the role of religion in early modern England, or the life of Nicholas Ferrar himself.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164931355
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 380
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x20 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 508 g.
  • BLACK NOVEMBER
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 23. november 2024

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Nicholas Ferrar: His Household And His Friends is a biography written by Thomas Thellusson Carter and published in 1893. The book explores the life and legacy of Nicholas Ferrar, an English scholar, courtier, and businessman who lived from 1592 to 1637. Ferrar is best known for founding the religious community of Little Gidding in Huntingdonshire, England, which became a center of Anglican spirituality in the 17th century.Carter's biography provides a detailed account of Ferrar's life, from his early years as a member of the court of King James I to his later years as a religious leader and founder of the Little Gidding community. The book also explores Ferrar's relationships with his family, friends, and colleagues, including his sister Susanna and his close friend George Herbert, a poet and Anglican priest.Throughout the book, Carter emphasizes Ferrar's devotion to religion and his commitment to living a life of piety and service. He also explores Ferrar's intellectual pursuits, including his work as a translator and his interest in music and the arts.Overall, Nicholas Ferrar: His Household And His Friends provides a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of England's most influential religious figures. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Anglicanism, the role of religion in early modern England, or the life of Nicholas Ferrar himself.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.

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