9781334453779 - Some Clerical Types (Classic Reprint) de Kendal, John (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a humorous and insightful look at the various types of clergymen who populated the English Church in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The author, through a series of witty character sketches, explores the diverse personalities, motivations, and social roles of the clergy during a period of significant social and religious change. The book's keen observations capture the anxieties and complexities of the Church's evolving role in a rapidly modernizing society. The author's satirical wit shines through as he lampoons the foibles and idiosyncrasies of different clerical types, from the ambitious opportunist to the self-righteous moralist, the scholarly recluse to the charismatic preacher. The reader is treated to a panorama of personalities, each representing a different facet of the clerical world, revealing both the endearing and the less-than-desirable aspects of this profession. Through its humorous yet insightful observations, the book offers a unique glimpse into the social and religious dynamics of its time, providing a timeless commentary on the human condition within the context of the church. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.