Publisher's Synopsis
The Homilies of the Anglo-Saxon Church V1: The First Part Containing the Sermones Catholici, or Homilies of Aelfric is a book written by Benjamin Thorpe. This book is a collection of sermons or homilies that were preached in the Anglo-Saxon Church during the Middle Ages. The homilies were written by Aelfric, an Anglo-Saxon monk who lived in the 10th century. The book is the first part of a two-volume set and includes the Sermones Catholici, which were a series of homilies that covered various topics such as the Ten Commandments, the Lord's Prayer, and the Creed. The homilies were written in Old English and provide insight into the religious beliefs and practices of the Anglo-Saxon Church. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and historians interested in the history of Christianity in England during the Middle Ages.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.
