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- Release Year
- 2014
- ISBN
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Franciscan Media
ISBN-10
1616367164
ISBN-13
9781616367169
eBay Product ID (ePID)
172354930
Product Key Features
Book Title
Skirting Heresy : the Life and Times of Margery Kempe
Number of Pages
192 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Cultural Heritage, Christianity / Saints & Sainthood, Mysticism, Christianity / Catholic, Religious
Publication Year
2014
Genre
Body, Mind & Spirit, Religion, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
11.1 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2014-002163
Reviews
"Elizabeth MacDonald is a gifted reporter--her ability to weave passion and truth together shines in Skirting Heresy . MacDonald's account of Margery Kempe's life is a compelling must-read story for religious readers and history buffs alike." -- Greta Van Susteren , host of On the Record with Greta Van Susteren, A fascinating work. The trials, pilgrimages, weeping, and relentless uproar that surrounded Kempe are all very much brought to life by MacDonald, a gifted writer and story-teller. All very believable, and even inspiring. If you want a very different summer read, quick and engaging, about someone important, about something important, you should pick up Skirting Heresy ., "Elizabeth MacDonald vividly brings to life both the world of medieval England and even more impressively, the heroic Margery Kempe, whose insights and courage speak to the modern world. This book will absorb and enlighten you." --Steve Forbes , editor, Forbes magazine, "Elizabeth MacDonald likely would hate being compared to a saint, but her writing here proves once again, her own inherent goodness. Few journalists reach such an understanding in life. Then again, few journalists come close to what my friend 'Lizzy' has done in life, and the subjects she tackles routinely in life.... Quite a book. Quite a subject. Quite an author." -- Neil Cavuto , host of Cavuto and Your World With Neil Cavuto, "One of the best historical narratives I've read in a long time. Elizabeth MacDonald has skillfully delivered a gripping, bold new take on a captivating historical figure, Margery Kempe, a story that shows what was happening in Catholic England before Joan of Arc was executed." --Larry Kudlow, anchor, CNBC, "Elizabeth MacDonald's story about Margery Kempe is an amazing histor-ical perspective of a fascinating character that reads like a mystery you can't put down, full of passion and intrigue. I loved learning more about Margery--a strong medieval woman of faith taking a stand for what she believed in against all odds." -- Gretchen Carlson , host of The Real Story with Gretchen Carlson, "Elizabeth MacDonald portrays Kempe as a feminist before her time. Writing in a clear, no-nonsense style, MacDonald, a business reporter, weaves medieval history with material from Kempe's memoir, dictated in approximately 1436. This memoir, The Book of Margery Kempe , is considered the first English autobiography. That it was fashioned by a woman is another first. ...At this time, women were not allowed to preach the Gospel and couldn't travel without men. Yet Kempe managed to do both. She made several pilgrimages and traveled to the Holy Land. She chastised her neighbors' wrongdoings as well as that of town and church leaders. If she saw fault with the actions of mayors, priests and bishops, she let them know about it. She was never one to keep her thoughts to herself, and as seen in this entertaining biography, that was a good thing."-- Diane Scharper , National Catholic Reporter An engrossing and important revival of a timeless life story, of an heroic woman, Margery Kempe. MacDonald, like her subject, is a truth teller in the modern sense, ever eager to shine a light on what needs to be known."-- RealClearMarkets, "Elizabeth MacDonald vividly brings to life both the world of medieval England and even more impressively, the heroic Margery Kempe, whose insights and courage speak to the modern world. This book will absorb and enlighten you." -- Steve Forbes , editor, Forbes magazine, MacDonald's prose is elegant and clear throughout in this engaging examination of the historical figure Margery Kempe., "One of the best historical narratives I've read in a long time. Elizabeth MacDonald has skillfully delivered a gripping, bold new take on a captivating historical figure, Margery Kempe, a story that shows what was happening in Catholic England before Joan of Arc was executed." -- Larry Kudlow , anchor, CNBC, "Elizabeth MacDonald vividly brings to life both the world of medieval England and even more impressively, the heroic Margery Kempe, whose insights and courage speak to the modern world. This book will absorb and enlighten you." -- Steve Forbes , editor, Forbes magazine, "MacDonald's prose is elegant and clear throughout in this engaging examination of the historical figure Margery Kempe." -- Kirkus Reviews "A work of scholarship and the imagination." -- Bloomberg News "A fascinating work. The trials, pilgrimages, weeping, and relentless uproar that surrounded Kempe are all very much brought to life by MacDonald, a gifted writer and story-teller. All very believable, and even inspiring. If you want a very different summer read, quick and engaging, about someone important, about something important, you should pick up Skirting Heresy ." -- National Review "Elizabeth MacDonald has done us a genuine service in recovering and translating into a modern, page-turning narrative this very unusual story of a world which was rent by conflicts very like those we face today." -- Aleteia, "MacDonald's prose is elegant and clear throughout in this engaging examination of the historical figure Margery Kempe." -- Kirkus Reviews "A work of scholarship and the imagination." -- Bloomberg News "A fascinating work. The trials, pilgrimages, weeping, and relentless uproar that surrounded Kempe are all very much brought to life by MacDonald, a gifted writer and story-teller. All very believable, and even inspiring. If you want a very different summer read, quick and engaging, about someone important, about something important, you should pick up Skirting Heresy ." -- National Review "Elizabeth MacDonald has done us a genuine service in recovering and translating into a modern, page-turning narrative this very unusual story of a world which was rent by conflicts very like those we face today." -- Aleteia, "Elizabeth MacDonald likely would hate being compared to a saint, but her writing here proves once again, her own inherent goodness. Few journalists reach such an understanding in life. Then again, few journalists come close to what my friend 'Lizzy' has done in life, and the subjects she tackles routinely in life.... Quite a book. Quite a subject. Quite an author." --Neil Cavuto, host of Cavuto and , "Elizabeth MacDonald likely would hate being compared to a saint, but her writing here proves once again, her own inherent goodness. Few journalists reach such an understanding in life. Then again, few journalists come close to what my friend 'Lizzy' has done in life, and the subjects she tackles routinely in life.... Quite a book. Quite a subject. Quite an author." -- Neil Cavuto , host of Cavuto and Your World With Neil Cavuto "Elizabeth MacDonald is a gifted reporter -- her ability to weave passion and truth together shines in Skirting Heresy . MacDonald's account of Margery Kempe's life is a compelling must-read story for religious readers and history buffs alike." -- Greta Van Susteren , host of On the Record with Greta Van Susteren "One of the best historical narratives I've read in a long time. Elizabeth MacDonald has skillfully delivered a gripping, bold new take on a captivating historical figure, Margery Kempe, a story that shows what was happening in Catholic England before Joan of Arc was executed." -- Larry Kudlow , anchor, CNBC "Elizabeth MacDonald's story about Margery Kempe is an amazing historical perspective of a fascinating character that reads like a mystery you can't put down, full of passion and intrigue. I loved learning more about Margery--a strong medieval woman of faith taking a stand for what she believed in against all odds." -- Gretchen Carlson , host of The Real Story with Gretchen Carlson, Elizabeth MacDonald has done us a genuine service in recovering and translating into a modern, page-turning narrative this very unusual story of a world which was rent by conflicts very like those we face today., Elizabeth MacDonald vividly brings to life both the world of medieval England and even more impressively, the heroic Margery Kempe, whose insights and courage speak to the modern world. This book will absorb and enlighten you.--Ste ve F orb e s , editor, Forbes magazine, "Elizabeth MacDonald likely would hate being compared to a saint, but her writing here proves once again, her own inherent goodness. Few journalists reach such an understanding in life. Then again, few journalists come close to what my friend 'Lizzy' has done in life, and the subjects she tackles routinely in life.... Quite a book. Quite a subject. Quite an author." -- Neil Cavuto , host of Cavuto and Your World With Neil Cavuto "Elizabeth MacDonald is a gifted reporter -- her ability to weave passion and truth together shines in Skirting Heresy . MacDonald's account of Margery Kempe's life is a compelling must-read story for religious readers and history buffs alike." -- Greta Van Susteren , host of On the Record with Greta Van Susteren "One of the best historical narratives I've read in a long time. Elizabeth MacDonald has skillfully delivered a gripping, bold new take on a captivating historical figure, Margery Kempe, a story that shows what was happening in Catholic England before Joan of Arc was executed." -- Larry Kudlow , anchor, CNBC "Elizabeth MacDonald's story about Margery Kempe is an amazing historical perspective of a fascinating character that reads like a mystery you can't put down, full of passion and intrigue. I loved learning more about Margery--a strong medieval woman of faith taking a stand for what she believed in against all odds." -- Gretchen Carlson , host of The Real Story with Gretchen Carlson, "Elizabeth MacDonald is a gifted reporter--her ability to weave passion and truth together shines in Skirting Heresy . MacDonald's account of Margery Kempe's life is a compelling must-read story for religious readers and history buffs alike." --Greta Van Susteren, host of On the Record with Greta Van Susteren, A fascinating work. The trials, pilgrimages, weeping, and relentless uproar that surrounded Kempe are all very much brought to life by MacDonald, a gifted writer and story-teller. All very believable, and even inspiring. If you want a very different summer read, quick and engaging, about someone important, about something important, you should pick up Skirting Heresy .', Elizabeth MacDonald vividly brings to life both the world of medieval England and even more impressively, the heroic Margery Kempe, whose insights and courage speak to the modern world. This book will absorb and enlighten you. --Steve Forbes , editor, Forbes magazine, "Elizabeth MacDonald's story about Margery Kempe is an amazing histor-ical perspective of a fascinating character that reads like a mystery you can't put down, full of passion and intrigue. I loved learning more about Margery--a strong medieval woman of faith taking a stand for what she believed in against all odds." --Gretchen Carlson, host of The Real Story with Gretchen Carlson
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
248.22092 B
Synopsis
It was perhaps England's darkest hour. The roots of the Protestant Reformation were in place, although it would be another century before Martin Luther and King Henry VIII upended Catholicism. It was a time when unauthorized preaching was against the law, and there was a death penalty in place to stop heresy; even Catholic priests were being burned alive. Margery Kempe was born into this world. She dared to follow her truth, and the calling she knew came from Jesus Christ himself. But she paid mightily for it, and she was repeatedly arrested, put on trial, even threatened with death. Kempe's only lifeline was her wit, determination, and a few influential friends who believed in her cause. You will be riveted by this tale of a woman who is credited with dictating the first autobiography in English, The Book of Margery Kempe . It is an account of a rare and courageous woman, a saint of the Anglican church, who dared stand up for what she believed in., You will be riveted by this tale of a woman who is credited with dictating the first autobiography in English, The Book of Margery Kempe . It is an account of a rare and courageous woman, a saint of the Anglican church, who dared stand up for what she believed in. Margery Kempe dared to follow her truth, and the calling she knew came from Jesus Christ himself. But she paid mightily for it, and she was repeatedly arrested, put on trial, even threatened with death. Kempe's only lifeline was her wit, determination, and a few influential friends who believed in her cause.
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BV5095.K4M33 2014
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- m***m (14)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseShipped promptly and packed up securely. All books are in great condition. The box part of the box set looks like it may have come apart and was taped up on one of the upper corners. Not a big deal to me and the box still fits all the books securely, but the taping was not mentioned in the description. Would have been disappointing if I was looking for a box set that looked like it was in mint or near mint condition.
- r***k (91)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseAAA+++ Book arrived on time & undamaged. Could have been protected by a box but came came shipped in bubble shipping slip. Lucky I guess. As advertised used but in like new condition. Sells else where for around $100.00 locally. Price was worth the chance. Collection book for my wife & made her happy. Would buy again but hope for better packing for a hard cover book. Quick shipping