The Mission Of St. Augustness To England According To The Original Documents, Being A Handbook For The Thirteenth Century

The book titled ''The Mission of St. Augustine to England According to the Original Documents, Being a Handbook for the Thirteenth Century'' by Arthur James Mason is a comprehensive account of the mission of St. Augustine to England in the 13th century, as documented in the original sources. The book provides a detailed description of the historical events that led to the mission, as well as the challenges faced by St. Augustine and his followers in establishing Christianity in England.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of the mission. The first chapter provides an overview of the historical context of the mission, including the political and religious climate of England at the time. The second chapter focuses on the life and teachings of St. Augustine, while the third chapter covers the journey of St. Augustine and his companions to England.Subsequent chapters provide a detailed account of the challenges faced by St. Augustine and his followers in establishing Christianity in England, including the resistance of the pagan Anglo-Saxons, the establishment of the first Christian church in Canterbury, and the conversion of King Ethelbert of Kent. The book also includes a detailed analysis of the original documents related to the mission, including letters, charters, and other historical records.Overall, ''The Mission of St. Augustine to England According to the Original Documents, Being a Handbook for the Thirteenth Century'' is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity in England, as well as the broader historical context of the 13th century. The book provides a detailed and well-researched account of the mission of St. Augustine, and sheds light on the challenges faced by early Christian missionaries in establishing their faith in a new and unfamiliar land.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.