Thomas More: A Portrait of Courage [Paperback]

Gerard B. Wegemer (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 188933412X | ISBN-13: 978-1889334127 | Publication Date: June 1, 1997

One of history's most admired figures, Thomas More stands as a model of courage, integrity, fortitude, and other virtues. As a highly successful lawyer, diplomat, and father of a large family, he sacrificed everything that the world holds dear for what his conscience dictated was a principle that could not be sacrificed.

The Catholic Church recognized his heroic virtue and holiness by making him a saint along with Bishop John Fisher on the 400th anniversary of their martyrdoms in 1935. This new biography details the hidden spiritual life of More. What motivated his spiritual struggle? How did his writings open a window into his inner life?

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About the Author

Gerard B. Wegemer is an associate professor of English at the University of Dallas. He wrote an introduction and edited a printing of More's last book, The Sadness of Christ (Scepter, 1993). He has authored Thomas More on Statesmanship (Catholic University of America, 1996), and wrote an introduction for a modem English version of More's A Dialogue of Comfort against Tribulation (Scepter, 1998).

Product Details

• Paperback: 307 pages
• Publisher: Scepter Pubs (June 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 188933412X
• ISBN-13: 978-1889334127
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #199,278 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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46 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Introduction to the Man Himself, January 31, 2000

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This review is from: Thomas More: A Portrait of Courage (Paperback)

This book probes the personality of Thomas More. It is less interested in his many public controversies and achievements (though many are treated) and more interested in providing the reader with a real taste of his personality and spirituality. Accounts of his relationship with his daughter are especially touching. Well written and not overwhelming, read this book and you might feel like you know the man. A Great Introduction to More. I could not put this book down and still find myself re-reading and refering to it.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A powerful book about a virtuous man!!!!, February 13, 2008

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RLF (Cleveland, Ohio) - See all my reviews

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Wow, a truly moving book about a remarkable man. A must read for anyone interested in living a virtuous life, both publicly and privately. Truly inspirational!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How to built courage., July 19, 2009

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This review is from: Thomas More: A Portrait of Courage (Paperback)

It's lecture, will give everyone the opportunity to discover the steps of how to built courage.