The Exempla Or Illustrative Stories From The Sermones Vulgares Of Jacques De Vitry (1890) - Thomas Frederick Crane - Bog

The Exempla or Illustrative Stories from the Sermones Vulgares of Jacques de Vitry is a book published in 1890 and edited by Thomas Frederick Crane. The book is a collection of stories and anecdotes that were used by Jacques de Vitry, a 13th-century French bishop and theologian, in his sermons. The stories are meant to illustrate moral and religious lessons and are drawn from a variety of sources, including the Bible, classical literature, and popular folklore. The book includes both Latin and English versions of the stories, as well as notes and commentary by Crane. The Exempla is a valuable resource for scholars of medieval literature, theology, and folklore, as well as anyone interested in the history of storytelling and moral education.This Book Is In English.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.