[The last letters of Thomas More]
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Publisher:
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co
Year of publication:
2001
Pages:
222
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Type: Thought
Nothing inappropriate.
Requires prior general knowledge of the subject.
Readers with knowledgeable about the subject matter.
Contains doctrinal errors of some importance.
Whilst not being explicitly against the faith, the general approach or its main points are ambiguous or opposed to the Church’s teachings.
Incompatible with Catholic doctrine.
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Letters written during the 15 months he spent in the Tower of London prior to his martyrdom in 1535. Includes some letters from his wife and daughters to provide context. At the end, it also contains prayers, instructions, and a meditation, written by St. Thomas More. Provides eloquent testimony to the author’s fortitude and wisdom, his faith and dedication to God, and his refined sense of justice. Beneficial for all, especially those with some cultural background.