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Old St. Paul's Cathedral by William Benham is a detailed historical account of the original St. Paul's Cathedral in London, which stood for centuries before its destruction in the Great Fire of London in 1666. Benham, an English cleric and scholar, provides a comprehensive narrative of the cathedral’s architectural evolution, religious significance, and its role in the social and political life of medieval and early modern England.The book opens with a discussion of the origins of St. Paul...

The Catholic Church bases its faith on the Holy Scriptures and Holy Tradition. Catholic dogma is presented in the Nicene Creed is detailed in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Their canonical law is systematic and set out in the Code of Canon Law.The present book features 10 of the most famous works by outstanding Catholic writers, saints, hagiographers, and Doctors of the Church.Saint Aquinas Thomas The Summa Theologica: Complete EditionSt. Francis De Sales An Int...

In "Old St. Paul's Cathedral," William Benham intricately weaves together history and architecture, meticulously chronicling the storied past of one of London's most iconic structures. Through a blend of descriptive prose and astute observation, Benham captures the grandeur of St. Paul's Cathedral, examining its architectural significance, the events that have unfolded within its walls, and its role in the collective memory of London. His literary style reflects the influences of Victorian...

The Imitation of Christ is a Christian devotional book. It is a handbook for spiritual life arising from the Devotio Moderna movement, a movement for religious reform, calling for apostolic renewal through the rediscovery of genuine pious practices. With the exception of the Bible, no Christian writing has had so wide a vogue or so sustained a popularity as this. Its structure it owes largely to the writings of the medieval mystics, and its ideas and phrases are a mosaic from the Bible and...

Mediæval London—it is a perfectly distinct and real subject, though it might be difficult to give exact dates of beginning and end. Historical periods glide in, and run their course, and fade away or take fresh shape. Yet we may venture to approximate, and to say with some confidence that Ancient London changed into Mediæval in the days of King Alfred, and passed into Modern with the accession of the Stuarts. The Great Fire of 1666 made vast changes not only in the city itself, but in the ...

In "Old St. Paul's Cathedral," William Benham artfully explores the rich history and architectural grandeur of one of London's most revered landmarks. Through a blend of detailed descriptions and engaging narrative, Benham captures the essence of St. Paul's Cathedral, tracing its evolution from its inception after the Great Fire of London to its role as a national icon during tumultuous times. The work is meticulously researched, drawing upon primary sources and historical accounts that il...

The Imitation of Christ is a Christian devotional book. It is a handbook for spiritual life arising from the Devotio Moderna movement, a movement for religious reform, calling for apostolic renewal through the rediscovery of genuine pious practices. With the exception of the Bible, no Christian writing has had so wide a vogue or so sustained a popularity as this. Its structure it owes largely to the writings of the medieval mystics, and its ideas and phrases are a mosaic from the Bible and...

The Tower of London is the most interesting fortress in Great Britain; it has a history equalled in interest by few fortresses in the world. The Acropolis at Athens and the Capitol of Rome are far more ancient, but they are fortresses no longer. The only rival in this respect that occurs to me is the massive tower at the Western Gate of Jerusalem. It was probably built by King David, and enlarged by Herod; and it is a military castle at this day. So is our Tower, and it was built for that ...

This edition features• illustrations• a linked List of Illustrations, Footnotes, and IndexCONTENTSCHAPTER I. A COMPREHENSIVE SURVEYCHAPTER II. CIVIC RULECHAPTER III. THE THAMESCHAPTER IV. RELIGIOUS LIFECHAPTER V. THE FORTRESS, PALACES, AND MANSIONSCHAPTER VI. THE PASSING OF MEDIÆVAL LONDON

The treatise “Of the Imitation of Christ” appears to have been originally written in Latin early in the fifteenth century. Its exact date and its authorship are still a matter of debate. Manuscripts of the Latin version survive in considerable numbers all over Western Europe, and they, with the vast list of translations and of printed editions, testify to its almost unparalleled popularity. One scribe attributes it to St. Bernard of Clairvaux; but the fact that it contains a quotation from St...

Perhaps the most widely read devotional work next to the Bible, this book was first composed in Latin ca.1418-1427. It is a handbook for spiritual life arising from the Devotio Moderna movement, of which Kempis was a member.No book other than the Bible has been translated into more languages.The text is composed of four books which provide detailed spiritual instructions: "Helpful Counsels of the Spiritual Life", "Directives for the Interior Life", "On Interior Conso...