Description: The Homilies of Aelfric, Vol. 1 Part 1 (1843) Author: Aelfric of Eynsham (955-1010); Benjamin Thorpe, trans Title: The Homilies of Aelfric, Vol. 1 Part 1 (1843) Publication: London: Printed for the Aelfric Society, 1843 Edition: First Printing Description: Wraps. This volume only. 8vo, 8.75 x 6 inches, softcover, in publisher's cream-yellow wraps, good with some light restoration along spine, light soil to covers, text clean, bright and unmarked. 112 pp, publisher's ads. Starting in 990 at the abbey of Cerne in Dorset, Aelfric began the two series of his English homilies, compiled from the Christian fathers, and dedicated to Sigeric, Archbishop of Canterbury, and completed them in 994. (The series were edited by Benjamin Thorpe and published in 1843-1846 for the Aelfric Society and edited more recently by Malcolm Godden and Peter Clemoes for the Early English Text Society.) This volume contains preface both in Latin and English, plus the sermon on the beginning of creation, sermon on the nativity of our Lord, the passion of Saint Stephen, Protom., the assumption of St. John the apostle, the nativity of the innocents, the octaves and circumcision of our Lord, and the epiphany of the Lord. Good. Seller ID: H35375 Subject: Medieval & Renaissance Studies RAREBOOKSTORE RareBookStore is a long-established eBay seller specializing in used and rare books in all fields-plus prints, ephemera, maps, music, photography, and the occasional painting. We sell good books at good prices and want you to be satisfied with your purchase. Be sure to add us to your "favorite" sellers and check back to see new items listed daily! We pride ourselves on our high standards, high eBay ratings, and helpful staff, so please contact us directly if you encounter any issues. Standard shipping is via USPS Media Mail. Expedited options are available at checkout. Payment is expected within 2 business days unless otherwise arranged. Our warehouse is staffed Monday-Friday and we respond to inquiries as quickly as possible. We hope you enjoy browsing our selection of great books. Happy reading!This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: Aelfric of Eynsham (955-1010); Benjamin Thorpe, trans
Publisher: Printed for the Aelfric Society
Year Printed: 1843
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original