The Zeal of thy House

The Zeal of thy House

Paperback (18 Jul 2011)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Dorothy L. Sayers took her inspiration from a monk's account of the fire of 1174, and the subsequent rebuilding of Canterbury Cathedral Quire. She portrays William of Sens, the chosen architect, as eaten away by pride in his splendid work, unable to give glory to God for his achievement. Enacted in the presence of a group of graciously influential archangels, the play reveals the carelessness of some of the monks, resulting in the terrifying fall that cripples William. His agony brings him to repentance and gratitude before God, and finally to the renunciation of his role, leaving the completion of the rebuilding to others. This edition also comes with an English translation of the Latin texts in the play.

Book information

ISBN: 9781610970235
Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
Imprint: Wipf & Stock Publishers
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 134
Weight: 182g
Height: 139mm
Width: 215mm
Spine width: 11mm