The Condition of Catholics Under James I (eBook, ePUB) - Gerard, John
2,49 €
inkl. MwSt.
Sofort per Download lieferbar
  • Format: ePub

"The Condition of Catholics Under James I" by John Gerard. Published by e-artnow. e-artnow publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each e-artnow edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Andere Kunden interessierten sich auch für
Produktbeschreibung
"The Condition of Catholics Under James I" by John Gerard. Published by e-artnow. e-artnow publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each e-artnow edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Autorenporträt
John Gerard (1564–1637) was an English Jesuit priest whose notable literary contribution was the insightful account, 'The Condition of Catholics Under James I.' Gerard's work remains a significant historical document, providing an invaluable perspective on the struggles of English Catholics during a period of intense religious conflict. Serving as both a spiritual and historical narrative, it reveals the complex and fraught relationships between the state and religious minorities. In 'The Condition of Catholics Under James I,' Gerard uses his firsthand experience to detail the endurance of Catholics under the stringent anti-Catholic laws established during the reign of King James I. It can be classified as a form of resistance literature, subtly critiquing the government's policy while documenting the resilience of the Catholic community. Gerard's literary style is reflective of the Jesuit tradition, characterized by keen observation, intellectual rigor, and a commitment to faith under persecution, which was a core element of Jesuit values at the time. His work not only contributes to our understanding of the period but also offers a lasting voice to the resilience of belief despite the perils of persecution. Gerard's scholarly legacy is kept alive through the detailed accounts of the Catholic experience in Jacobean England, making his work a cornerstone resource for historians studying this turbulent historical epoch.