A Mind Intent on God: The Prayers and Spiritual Writings of Alcuin: an anthology [Paperback]

Douglas Dales (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 20, 2011

Alcuin of York was one of the most significant figures of the Anglo-Saxon Church alongside Bede and Cuthbert. This introductory selection from his extensive writings includes Alcuin's prayers, poetry and prose. Douglas Dales is Chaplain and Head of RE at Marlborough College. His other published titles include "This is my Faith" and "Glory: the spiritual Theology of Michael Ramsey".

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About the Author

Douglas Dales is Chaplain and Head of RE at Marlborough College. His other published titles include "This is my Faith" and "Glory: the spiritual Theology of Michael Ramsey".

Product Details

• Paperback: 124 pages
• Publisher: Canterbury Press (September 20, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1853115703
• ISBN-13: 978-1853115707
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,202,531 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Douglas Dales is Chaplain of Marlborough College, Wiltshire, UK. He read History and then Theology at Christ Church Oxford and was ordained in the Church of England in 1977. His interests include New Testament and Patristic theology, monasticism eastern and western, and Anglo-Saxon church history. He is married with three grown up children and has a home in Oxford. He has many ecumenical links abroad including Mount Athos. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. His interests include travel, art, walking, gardening and music.