Old English Catholic Homilies - The First Series

Ælfric's Catholic Homilies convey mainstream Christian thought at the turn of the millennium. The first series draws on the works of Augustine and Bede, among others, to create forty sermons for use throughout the year. This is the first complete translation of the Catholic Homilies since 1844, presented alongside the newly edited Old English text.

About the author

Roy M. Liuzza is Professor of English at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Summary

Ælfric’s Catholic Homilies convey mainstream Christian thought at the turn of the millennium. The first series draws on the works of Augustine and Bede, among others, to create forty sermons for use throughout the year. This is the first complete translation of the Catholic Homilies since 1844, presented alongside the newly edited Old English text.

Product details

• Authors: Aelfric
• Assisted by: Roy M. Liuzza (Editor and translation)
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.10.2024
• EAN: 9780674297685
• ISBN: 978-0-674-29768-5
• No. of pages: 912
• Series: Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Practical theology; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / Christianity / Catholic, RELIGION / Christianity / History, RELIGION / Sermons / Christian, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / General, RELIGION / Christianity / Denominations, History of Religion, Christian Churches & denominations, Christian Churches, denominations, groups, Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Biblical Studies & Exegesis, Sermons, Christian sermons