The English Works Of John Fisher

The English Works Of John Fisher

Author: Saint John Fisher

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781020616365

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This book is a compilation of writings by John Fisher, a prominent English bishop who lived in the 15th and 16th centuries. Fisher was renowned for his defense of Catholic teachings and his opposition to King Henry VIII's attempts to establish the Church of England. The book includes a variety of writings, including sermons, academic treatises, and letters. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


Fisher of Men: a Life of John Fisher, 1469–1535

Fisher of Men: a Life of John Fisher, 1469–1535

Author: M. Dowling

Publisher: Springer

Published: 1999-06-30

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 0230509622

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John Fisher, 1469-1535 was a figure of European stature during the Tudor age. His many roles included those of bishop, humanist, theologian, cardinal, and ultimately martyr. This study places him in the context of sixteenth-century Christendom, focusing not just on his resistance to Henry VIII, but also on his active engagement with the renaissance and reformation.