The Order Of The Hospital Of St. John Of Jerusalem And Its Grand Priory Of England (1916) - Henry Walter Fincham - Bog

The Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem and its Grand Priory of England is a historical book written by Henry Walter Fincham and published in 1916. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Order of St. John, a religious and military order that was founded in Jerusalem during the Crusades. The author explores the history of the order, its mission, and its role in England, particularly during the Middle Ages.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of the order. The first chapter provides an overview of the order's origins and early history, while the second chapter discusses the order's expansion into Europe and England. The third chapter focuses on the order's role in England during the Middle Ages, including its involvement in the Crusades and its establishment of hospitals and other charitable institutions.The fourth chapter covers the order's decline in England during the 16th and 17th centuries, while the fifth chapter discusses its revival in the 19th century. The final chapter provides an overview of the order's current status and its ongoing work in England and around the world.Overall, The Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem and its Grand Priory of England is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the order and its impact on England and the world. The book is well-researched and provides a detailed and engaging account of the order's history and legacy.With A Chapter On The Present Day Work Of The Order By W. R. Edwards.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.