The Poets' Life of Christ, written by Norman Ault, is a book that explores the life of Jesus Christ through the eyes of poets. The author has compiled a collection of poems from various poets, including John Milton, William Wordsworth, and Alfred Lord Tennyson, that tell the story of Jesus' birth, ministry, death, and resurrection. The book is divided into four parts, each corresponding to a major event in Jesus' life. The first part focuses on his birth and early life, including the visit of the Magi and the flight to ...
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The Poets' Life of Christ, written by Norman Ault, is a book that explores the life of Jesus Christ through the eyes of poets. The author has compiled a collection of poems from various poets, including John Milton, William Wordsworth, and Alfred Lord Tennyson, that tell the story of Jesus' birth, ministry, death, and resurrection. The book is divided into four parts, each corresponding to a major event in Jesus' life. The first part focuses on his birth and early life, including the visit of the Magi and the flight to Egypt. The second part covers Jesus' ministry, including his miracles, teachings, and interactions with the Pharisees. The third part delves into his death and resurrection, including the Last Supper, the crucifixion, and the empty tomb. The final part explores the aftermath of Jesus' resurrection, including his appearances to his disciples and ascension into heaven. Throughout the book, Ault provides context and commentary on the poems, helping the reader to better understand the nuances and themes of each piece. The poems themselves range from epic narratives to intimate reflections, offering a diverse and rich exploration of Jesus' life and teachings. Overall, The Poets' Life of Christ is a unique and engaging way to experience the story of Jesus, offering a fresh perspective on a timeless tale.1922. The editor's aim in this work was to reveal the extent to which the life and teaching of Christ have inspired the poets of the English-speaking race, and not least those who are not famed for their specifically religious poetry, as well as to illustrated that wonderful life itself by the poems thus inspired. Ault deliberately avoided including poems which may be found in collections of hymns. These poems come from widely varied sources, many not available to the general public. Many pieces are from anonymous sources, but often of unique beauty. The majority of the selections are from the poets whose names are familiar to everyone.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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