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Sermons on the Card, and Other Discourses

By Hugh Latimer
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A collection of sermons and discourses that blends plainspoken, homely illustrations with scriptural argument to urge personal repentance, church reform, and upright Christian conduct. Familiar images such as card-games and agricultural labour are turned into moral and theological lessons, and the pieces confront clerical abuses and legalistic piety while modeling persuasive pastoral rhetoric. Prefatory material outlines the speaker’s intellectual and spiritual development and situates the sermons within the contested religious climate that shaped their emphases.

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Hugh Latimer

Hugh Latimer was an influential English preacher and reformer during the 16th century, known for his powerful sermons and commitment to the Protestant Reformation. His notable work, "Sermons on the Card, and Other Discourses," reflects his theological insights and ability to engage with contemporary issues of faith and morality. Latimer's preaching style was characterized by its directness and accessibility, making complex religious concepts understandable to the common people. He played a significant role in the early English Reformation, advocating for the translation of the Bible into English and challenging the practices of the Catholic Church. His legacy endures as a key figure in the history of English religious thought.

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