The Sacred Classics, or Cabinet Library of Divinity, Vol. 21 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

R. Cattermole

9780656901074: The Sacred Classics, or Cabinet Library of Divinity, Vol. 21 (Classic Reprint)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656901071 ISBN 13: 9780656901074

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

View all copies of this ISBN edition

0 Used

2 New

From US$ 46.76

Explore the power and purpose of sacred poetry from the seventeenth century.

This edition pairs an accessible introductory essay with carefully chosen verse and dramatic meditations that illuminate poetry’s role as a teacher of virtue and a beacon of spiritual reflection.

The collection frames poetry as a means to enlarge the mind and heart, not merely to delight. It presents a thoughtful argument about poetry’s influence, critics, and enduring value, followed by selected works that show sacred themes, lament, praise, and worship in vivid, often lyrical language. Readers will encounter poems and excerpts that combine religious devotion with poetic craft, offering both historical context and emotional depth.

Guided by an introductory essay that discusses poetry’s aims, constraints, and moral power
Selections from seventeenth-century writers celebrated for their sacred themes and lyrical intensity
Poems that span praise, lament, and spiritual struggle, rich with imagery and reflection
A heritage of notable poets discussed and contextualized within their era

Ideal for readers of classic poetry, literary history, and religious verse seeking thoughtful, accessible insight into early modern sacred poetry and its enduring resonance.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.