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Paperback / softback. New. This translation of Erich Meuthen's well-known biography of Nicholas of Cusa presents the foremost summary of Cusanus's life and thought. From its original edition in 1964 through its seventh edition in 1992, Meuthen's sketch has found an appreciative audience. As Meuthen takes readers through Cusanus's life (1401-1464) they will be amazed that, in an age when writers set down every word with quill and ink, and one traversed every mile on land by foot or horse, Cusanus covered thousands of miles, maintained detailed administration of church affairs, rose in rank to cardinal, served as a papal legate, and still found time to write penetrating treatises such as The Catholic Concordance, Learned Ignorance, The Vision of God, and The Peace of Faith. While rendering Meuthen's language into smooth prose that still reflects his style and intent, the translators have added an introduction that describes the historical context for Cusanus. New also is a glossary…
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Nicholas of Cusa: A Sketch for a Biography, Translated with an Introduction by David Crowner and Gerald Christianson Paperback - 2010
by Erich Meuthen; David Crowner (Translator)
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- Title Nicholas of Cusa: A Sketch for a Biography, Translated with an Introduction by David Crowner and Gerald Christianson
- Author Erich Meuthen; David Crowner (Translator)
- Binding Paperback
- Edition First American e
- Pages 177
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Catholic University of America Press, Washington DC
- Date 2010-09
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Concordance, Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Maps
- ISBN 9780813217871 / 0813217873
- Weight 0.61 lbs (0.28 kg)
- Dimensions 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 in (21.34 x 13.72 x 1.52 cm)
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Themes
- Chronological Period: Medieval (500-1453) Studies
- Interdisciplinary Studies: Medieval (500-1453) Studies
- Library of Congress subjects Nicholas
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2010014048
- Dewey Decimal Code B
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