The Letters of John Hus: With Introductions and Explanatory Notes
Overview
John Huss’ letters have long been recognized as one of the world’s spiritual treasures. This English translation presents a portrait of the Reformer that only letters can give—one painted by the subject himself. The Letters of Jon Hus with Introductions and Explanatory Notes contains 82 annotated letters along with a short introduction on the life and works of Huss. Workman and Pope have organized the letters chronologically in the following six sections: • Letters Written Before the Death of Archbishop Zbinek • From the Death of Zbinek to the Exile of Hus • Letters Written During the Exile of Hus • Letters Written on the Journey to Constance • Letters Written During the Imprisonment at the Blackfriars • Letters Written from the Franciscan Friary
Top Highlights
“I will publicly confess and defend the faith I hold, not by detraction in nooks and corners, but in manner becoming a true Christian.” (Page 24)
“the Lord will perfect what He hath begun in you the elect, and will grant unto you perseverance when you are tempted.” (Page 101)
“I have confidence in His holy grace and cherish the hope (and that is why I write to you) that the good among you may persevere, and the rest may welcome you in all honour, become good fruit and be the sons of God, citizens of that city where there shall be no darkness nor sorrow, where you will behold God your Father and understand all things, and you will each love one another perfectly as your own self, and have the desire of your heart.” (Page 64)
“O brave Christians! are you all dead that you allow errors to be bandied about and God’s word driven into a corner? Scorn them, and let not the devil rule over you. May the Lord God herein be your Helper, who alone can be, and is, Creator.” (Page 67)
“You do not understand that the smooth-tongued flatterer is an enemy, while he that chastises is a lover and a healer of wounds, although the sick man is angry and murmurs at the chastisement.” (Page 62)
- Title: The Letters of John Hus: With Introductions and Explanatory Notes
- Authors: R. Martin Pope, Herbert B. Workman
- Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton
- Print Publication Date: 1904
- Logos Release Date: 2013
- Era: era:modern
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Hus, Jan, 1369?-1415; Brief
- Resource ID: LLS:LTTRJONHUS
- Resource Type: text.monograph.letters
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-12T04:27:18Z
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