praier and complaynte of the ploweman unto Christe, The
Book Description
This scholarly edition unveils a remarkable spiritual text that bridges centuries of English religious thought, offering modern readers insight into the enduring quest for authentic faith. Douglas H. Parker presents a meticulously researched version of a devotional work that first emerged in medieval England and was later revived during the turbulent religious reforms of the 1530s.
The book reveals how spiritual seekers across different eras grappled with similar questions about religious authority, personal devotion, and the relationship between individual believers and institutional Christianity. Parker's careful examination of two surviving manuscripts illuminates the text's journey from its Lollard origins through its potential connection to reformer William Tyndale, demonstrating how transformative spiritual ideas persist and evolve across generations.
Through detailed historical context and line-by-line commentary, readers gain access to both the original devotional content and the fascinating story of how religious texts were preserved, adapted, and shared by communities seeking spiritual renewal. The work provides a window into the ideological struggles that shaped Protestant thought, showing how earlier movements for religious reform influenced later developments.
For those interested in the intersection of spirituality and history, this edition offers a unique opportunity to engage with authentic voices from England's religious past while understanding their continuing relevance to questions of faith, authority, and spiritual authenticity.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~6 hours)
📄 Length: 222 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Sources
- ✓ Explore Catholic Church
- ✓ Explore Early works to 1800
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore History
- ✓ Deepen your prayer practice
- ✓ Explore RELIGION
- ✓ Explore Christian life
