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- 166 pages
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Focusing on the concept of humility, the book explores its significance in early modern Christian faith and behavior, contrasting it with modern Western values. It examines how early literature connects humility to self-knowledge, emphasizing the importance of "right reading" as a means to cultivate this virtue. The study challenges contemporary perceptions of the self and highlights the enduring relevance of humility in understanding personal identity and moral character.
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Reading Humility in Early Modern England, Jennifer Clement
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- Reading Humility in Early Modern England
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jennifer Clement
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 166
- ISBN13
- 9780367880941
- Category
- About Literature, History, Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- Focusing on the concept of humility, the book explores its significance in early modern Christian faith and behavior, contrasting it with modern Western values. It examines how early literature connects humility to self-knowledge, emphasizing the importance of "right reading" as a means to cultivate this virtue. The study challenges contemporary perceptions of the self and highlights the enduring relevance of humility in understanding personal identity and moral character.