English Saints - William Holden Hutton - Bog

English Saints is a book written by William Holden Hutton that explores the lives and legacies of some of the most important saints in English history. The book covers a range of different saints, from the well-known figures like St. Augustine of Canterbury and St. Thomas Becket, to lesser-known saints like St. Cuthbert and St. Hilda. Hutton provides a detailed account of each saint's life, including their early years, their religious conversion, and their contributions to the church and society. He also delves into the cultural and historical context of each saint's life, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the times in which they lived. In addition to exploring the lives of individual saints, English Saints also looks at the broader impact of Christianity on English culture and society. Hutton examines the role of the church in shaping English history, from the early days of the Anglo-Saxon period to the present day. Overall, English Saints is a compelling and informative book that provides readers with a fascinating glimpse into the lives and legacies of some of England's most important saints. Whether you are a history buff, a religious scholar, or simply interested in learning more about the rich cultural heritage of England, this book is sure to be a valuable resource.1903. The influence of Christianity upon national character illustrated by the lives and legends of the English Saints, being the Hampton Lectures preached before the University of Oxford in the year 1903. Contains lectures entitled: witness of the saints; national saints; saints of the English conversion; royal saints; ideal of monk and hermit; statesmen saints; women and children among the saints; completion of faith.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.