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Heaven in Ordinary

George Herbert and His Writings

by Philip Sheldrake

  • Paperback
  • 188 pages
  • Publisher: Canterbury Press
  • 15.6 x 23.4 x 1.1 cm

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George Herbert (1593-1633) is one of English spirituality's most treasured voices and, with his contemporaries Lancelot Andrewes Izaak Walton and Nicholas Ferrar, he epitomises the best of the 17th century Anglican tradition - learned, holy and self-effacing. Before settling down as a country parish priest - a calling that was cut short by his early death aged 39 - he was a complex character who led a varied life in politics and academia. His inner tensions resulted in memorable writing and a rich spirituality. Here, Philip Sheldrake explores themes in Herbert's work that stand out as most important: his deep biblical and liturgical roots, his Christ-centred spirituality, his emphasis on the importance of the everyday, his strong sense of place, his understanding of discipleship, his approach to prayer, and, his spirituality of service. Richly illustrated with excerpts from his poetry, prose and letters, this volume offers a comprehensive study guide to one of the most loved poetic voices.
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  • Author

    Philip Sheldrake

  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    Canterbury Press

  • Published

    July 2009

  • Weight

    273g

  • Page Count

    188

  • Dimensions

    15.6 x 23.4 x 1.1 cm

  • ISBN

    9781853119484

  • ISBN-10

    1853119482

  • Eden Code

    1951039

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    This book is a carefully structured, almost academic, celebration of the 17th century poet and cleric, George Herbert. Short explorations of his life and spirituality are followed by readings that illuminate, or are illuminated by, their context. Many of these are from Herbert’s best known works, poems from The Temple and prose extracts from The Country Parson. Heaven in Ordinary is a fascinating single volume companion to this great and rightly loved poet, whose life and writings together constitute one of the most beautiful strands in the evolution of a distinctively Anglican spirituality. \* Notes by guest reviewer Linda Currin, Coventry

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