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Dearer Than Life

- A Tale Of The Times Of Wycliffe (1885)

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""Dearer Than Life: A Tale Of The Times Of Wycliffe"" is a historical fiction novel written by Emma Leslie and published in 1885. The story is set in England during the 14th century, a time of great political and religious upheaval. The central character of the novel is a young woman named Edith who is deeply committed to her faith and becomes involved in the movement to translate the Bible into English. She is aided in her efforts by the famous reformer John Wycliffe, who is also a key figure in the novel. The story follows Edith as she navigates the dangerous political landscape of the time, facing persecution and even death for her beliefs. Along the way, she falls in love with a young man named Walter, who shares her passion for the Bible and the reformation movement. Together, they work to spread the word of God and fight for their beliefs, even as they face opposition from powerful forces within the church and government. ""Dearer Than Life"" is a powerful and inspiring tale of faith, courage, and love set against the backdrop of one of the most turbulent periods in English history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781166596781
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 244
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x13 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 331 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 20. november 2024
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""Dearer Than Life: A Tale Of The Times Of Wycliffe"" is a historical fiction novel written by Emma Leslie and published in 1885. The story is set in England during the 14th century, a time of great political and religious upheaval. The central character of the novel is a young woman named Edith who is deeply committed to her faith and becomes involved in the movement to translate the Bible into English. She is aided in her efforts by the famous reformer John Wycliffe, who is also a key figure in the novel. The story follows Edith as she navigates the dangerous political landscape of the time, facing persecution and even death for her beliefs. Along the way, she falls in love with a young man named Walter, who shares her passion for the Bible and the reformation movement. Together, they work to spread the word of God and fight for their beliefs, even as they face opposition from powerful forces within the church and government. ""Dearer Than Life"" is a powerful and inspiring tale of faith, courage, and love set against the backdrop of one of the most turbulent periods in English history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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