St. Thomas of Canterbury: His Death and Miracles is a book written by Edwin A. Abbott, which provides a detailed account of the life and death of one of the most revered saints in English history. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume focusing on St. Thomas' death and the second volume on his miracles.The book begins with a brief introduction to St. Thomas' life and his rise to power as the Archbishop of Canterbury. It then goes on to describe the events leading up to his murder, including his conflict ...
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St. Thomas of Canterbury: His Death and Miracles is a book written by Edwin A. Abbott, which provides a detailed account of the life and death of one of the most revered saints in English history. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume focusing on St. Thomas' death and the second volume on his miracles.The book begins with a brief introduction to St. Thomas' life and his rise to power as the Archbishop of Canterbury. It then goes on to describe the events leading up to his murder, including his conflict with King Henry II and his eventual exile. The book also provides a detailed account of the assassination itself and the aftermath of St. Thomas' death.The second volume of the book focuses on the miracles attributed to St. Thomas after his death. These include healings, visions, and other supernatural occurrences that were said to have taken place in the presence of his relics. The book also explores the impact of these miracles on the religious and political landscape of medieval England.Overall, St. Thomas of Canterbury: His Death and Miracles is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most important figures in English history. It offers a unique perspective on the life and legacy of St. Thomas and provides valuable insights into the religious and political climate of medieval England.In Two Volumes.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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