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The Temple: A Priest to the Temple
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General ChristianityGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781026030639
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 336
Weight: 1.04
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Temple: & a Priest to the Temple, presents the profound spiritual legacy of George Herbert, one of the most celebrated metaphysical poets and Anglican clerics of the seventeenth century. This volume combines Herbert's masterwork of devotional lyrics, The Temple, with his essential prose treatise, A Priest to the Temple (also known as The Country Parson).
In The Temple, Herbert employs intricate metaphors and ingenious structures to explore the complexities of the human soul's relationship with the Divine. His poetry is marked by a deep sense of humility, artistic precision, and rhythmic variety, capturing the struggle, joy, and peace of a life of faith. From the architectural imagery of the opening sequences to the intimate dialogues found in Love, these poems remain cornerstones of English religious literature.
Accompanying these verses is A Priest to the Temple, a practical and idealistic guide for the rural clergyman. Herbert outlines the character, duties, and virtues required of a priest, offering timeless reflections on pastoral care, prayer, and community leadership. Together, these works provide a comprehensive vision of Herbert's spiritual and literary commitments, making this collection an essential resource for readers interested in classical literature, theology, and the history of the Anglican tradition.
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