The King's Good Servant but God's First : The Life and Writings of Saint Thomas More

St. Thomas More is widely recognized as the good-humored Renaissancehumanist scholar who wrote Utopia and two decades later died a martyr sdeath in defense of papal primacy. Yet More s sacrifice of his lifewas but the culminating act of a lifelong dedication to his faith. The King s Good Servant but God s Firstseeks to provide a new portrait of Thomas More by engaging upon acomprehensive exploration of More s books and letters, a veritablelibrary of Catholic spirituality and Church doctrine. Allof More s spiritual works are examined in detail, revealing the innerlife of a saint sustained by an undying love for the Eucharist andmolded by an ever-deepening reflection upon the Passion of Christ,climaxing in one of the most profound meditations upon the Agony in theGarden ever written. The correspondence of More during his imprisonmentreceives particular attention, an eloquent testament to the depth ofMore s love for his family and friends. Author: James Monti Format: 497 pages, paperback Publisher: Ignatius Press ISBN: 9780898706253