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The Life Of Cardinal Ximenez (1860)

The Life Of Cardinal Ximenez (1860)

Hefele, Karl Joseph Von
Dalton, Canon

Paperback

Religious BiographiesFiction AnthologiesSpainish & Portuguese History

ISBN10: 110491607X
ISBN13: 9781104916077
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 10 2009
Pages: 676
Weight: 1.96
Height: 1.36 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life of Cardinal Ximenez is a historical biography written by Karl Joseph Von Hefele and published in 1860. The book details the life of Cardinal Francisco Ximenez de Cisneros, who was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church during the late 15th and early 16th centuries. Ximenez was known for his reform efforts within the Church, particularly in Spain, where he served as the Archbishop of Toledo. The book covers Ximenez's early life, his education, and his rise to power within the Church. It also delves into his efforts to reform the Church, including his role in the Spanish Inquisition and his work on the Complutensian Polyglot Bible, which was a groundbreaking project that aimed to translate the Bible into multiple languages. Throughout the book, Hefele provides a detailed and nuanced portrayal of Ximenez's life and legacy, drawing on a range of primary sources to paint a vivid picture of this influential figure. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church, the Spanish Inquisition, or the early modern period more broadly.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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