Thomas more cathedral school is located in arlington, va. Avoid a rush reservation fee and order your textbooks and course materials before 1. Donates to charities 10% of profits donated to charity. Aquinas and more catholic gifts the catholic store to shop. The life and writings of saint thomas more, san francisco, 1997. He depicts christ as a model of virtue in the face of suffering and persecution.
Thomas mores utopia is a stunning piece of work which is the reason it is his best known. Clicsearch is the library catalog of six private colleges and universities in the twin cities, including saint thomas. As always, you may purchase textbooks and other course materials in store. Both loved books, libraries and art and were committed to education and service. Our mission is to promote christ and his kingdom by offering anything and everything catholic. Thomas more s utopia is a stunning piece of work which is the reason it is his best known. Flat rate shipping the more you buy, the more you save. While chancellor in the kings court, he wrote works on politics, culture, and in.
Excellent customer service we take care of you, because you matter. Saint thomas more is the patron of lawyers, large families, and politicians. In it, he explores the gospel passages that depict the agony of our lord in the garden of gethsemane. Sign up to reconnect with your friends and fellow graduates for free. His early actions against the protestant reformation included aiding wolsey in preventing lutheran books from being imported into england. Sir thomas more saint thomas more, 14781535, english statesman and author of utopia, celebrated as a martyr in the roman catholic church. As a youth he served as a page in the household of archbishop morton, who anticipated more would become. Students read books from a list established by the north carolina state battle of the books committee through the ncslma. Online library of mores complete works, scholarship on thomas more, and. Memoirs of sir thomas more, with a new translation of his utopia, his history of king richard iii, and his latin poems. This book collects some of the more obscure writings about thomas more and written by him. Click the view buyback information for isbns to view buyback information for the books.
Thomas more married twice and both of his wives were short in stature. We accept all forms of payment, including cash, creditdebit cards and checks. He saw the protestant reformation as being evil and dangerous. Thomas more has 173 books on goodreads with 158898 ratings.
When serving as a page for cardinal morton, the archbishop of canterbury noticed his bright wit and sent him to oxford. Sir thomas more 7 february 1478 6 july 1535, venerated in the catholic church as saint. Each one speaks to the reality at the core of human experience, a reality that transcends time or place. He wrote utopia, published in 1516, about the political system of an imaginary island state. Anthonys in threadneedle street, and in the household of john morton, archbishop of canterbury and chancellor of england. Thomas more gift shop carries a large number of faith focused books. In an age of moral and cultural relativism, it behooves us to remember why. Sir thomas more 7 february 1478 6 july 1535, venerated in the catholic church as saint thomas more, was an english lawyer, social philosopher, author. Saint thomas more parish our mission is to provide a. He rejected the work of martin luther and william tyndale, believing that the catholic church was the only true church. Grant me a simple soul that knows to treasure all that is good and that doesnt frighten easily at the sight of.
List of books and articles about thomas more online research. Middle school battle of the books is a nationally known program for middle school students, grades 68. Though the quip could be apocryphal, it represents. We are the third owners and have brought many new innovations to an old business. Our mission is to nurture and develop the spiritual, academic, social and emotional promise of each child in accordance with the teaching of the catholic church, rooted in gospel values and led by the examples of the master teacher, jesus christ. You can save up to 80% off the original retail price on textbook rentals. Whether its for a baptism, first communion, confirmation, wedding or maybe homepage read more. Books from other campuses can be requested online and delivered to the st. The life of sir thomas more 14781535 the kings good servant, but gods first. Thomas more members who earned at least an a in each course. Thomas moores most popular book is care of the soul.
Thomas more was the key counselor of king henry viii of england, who was tried for treason and beheaded in 1535. The ust bookstore is located by the graustark street entrance to campus, across from subway. At the heart of the thomas aquinas college curriculum are the great books, the original works of the greatest minds in our tradition, both ancient and modern. Thomas moore bookstore in okc, on friday 14 oct, 2016. Thomas more was born in milk street, london on february 7, 1478, son of sir john more, a prominent judge. Sir thomas more educational material resource center for teachers and scholars. Life of thomas more by william roper mores soninlaw, 1556 fordham university student version with notes. Admin law buhai 2005 admin law buhai 2005 2 admin law buhai 2007 admin law buhai 2009 admin law friesen 2003. Thomas more is known for his 1516 book utopia and for his death in 1535, after refusing to acknowledge king henry viii as head of the church of england. Having outgrown several locations we are now located at 7904 n.
There is a good reason why these are not among his better known works. He was canonized by the catholic church as a saint in 1935. Saint thomas more school is a major ministry of our parish serving approximately 500 students. Thomas more was beheaded for refusing to change his religious beliefs to the kings political needs. After the bible, imitation of christ is the most widely translated and circulated book in the history of christianity. He received a latin education in the household of cardinal morton and at oxford. Thomas more books list of books by author thomas more. Sir thomas more 7 february 1478 6 july 1535, venerated in the catholic church as saint thomas more, was an english lawyer, social philosopher, author, statesman, and noted renaissance humanist. Reynolds leaves no written source uncovered in drawing together for us the man who became one of the most famous men not only in england, but even in europe, who gave his life for the rights of the church over the tyranny of the state. Each one speaks to the reality at the core of human experience, a reality that transcends. Thomas more wrote in the tower of london before he was executed for standing firm in his catholic faith. He is wellknown for his depth of knowledge and hard stance against heresy, divorce, and refusal to swear the oath of supremacy which is a declaration that the king is the head of the church in england.
View my buyback alert list click the link below to view isbns in your current buyback alert list. Apr 27, 2020 thomasthe eldest son of john more, a lawyer who was later knighted and made a judge of the kings benchwas educated at one of londons best schools, st. This list may also include books you have previously purchased through this site. The works of sir thomas more writings english and latin. Best catholic gifts find the perfect gift for your catholic family and friends. Ordering your course materials from the campus stores will guarantee youre. The works of sir thomas more, including utopia, history of king richard iii, poems, and epigrams. See all books authored by thomas more, including libellus vere aureus, nec. Thomas more high school class of 1958 reunion st m class of 58 25th reunion 4 photos 2 comments 532 views stm class of 1953, 50th reu nion created by. Lorraine marchand, former most holy sacrament sisters who taught and served at st. Thomas more school will realize its commitment to catholic education by developing ample and quality opportunities for spiritual, academic and personal growth. Thomas more was born in london on february 7, 1478.
We will be a living example of christs presence through prayer, religious study, liturgical celebration, and service to the community. Saint thomas more thomas more, in full sir thomas more, also called saint thomas more, born february 7, 1478, london, englanddied july 6, 1535, london. Thomas more gift shop saint thomas more catholic parish. Aquinas and more catholic gifts the catholic store to. Through his contact with the new learning and his friendships with colet, lyly, and erasmus, more. Grant me a healthy body, and the necessary good humour to maintain it. Jun 27, 2019 thomas more is known for his 1516 book utopia and for his untimely death in 1535, after refusing to acknowledge king henry viii as head of the church of england. Saint, knight, lord chancellor of england, author and martyr, born in london, 7 february, 147778. Reynolds, is a complete life of the saint based on primary source accounts, state papers and contemporary registers. The life of sir thomas more 14781535 biography for the. Its your onestop shop for books, clothing, gifts, course materials and more. More editions of memoirs of sir thomas more, with a new translation of his utopia, his history of king richard iii, and his latin poems. Thomas more is known for his 1516 book utopia and for his untimely death in 1535, after refusing to acknowledge king henry viii as head of the church of.
You will have the option to receive alerts for books not found by the search. Thomas more saint thomas more is the patron of lawyers, large families, and politicians. While chancellor in the kings court, he wrote works on politics, culture, and in defense of the catholic faith. Thomas more considered it one of the three books that everyone should own. Thomas more is important today, but he is not as important now as he will be in 100 years from today. Sir thomas more, english humanist and chancellor of england who was beheaded for refusing to accept king henry viii as head of the church.
Anthonys school in threadneedle street, kept by nicholas holt, and when thirteen. Thomas mother was agnes graunger, the first wife of. List of books and articles about thomas more online. Add an isbn to your buyback list by typing the number into the enter isbn. Thomas more, in full sir thomas more, also called saint thomas more, born february 7, 1478, london, englanddied july 6, 1535, london. His connections and wealth would help his son, thomas, rise in station as a young man. The colleges syllabus is composed exclusively of the seminal texts that have, for good or for ill, animated western civilization. Give me the grace good lord, holy sacraments, a lawyers prayer, good humour grant me oh lord, good digestion, and also something to digest. Thomas moore has 52 books on goodreads with 58208 ratings. Thomas more is known for his 1516 book utopia and for his death in 1535, after refusing to acknowledge king. When asked the reason for this, more replied, of two evils one should choose the less. Information for prospective and current students, parents and staff is available at the school link above. James monti, the kings good servant but gods first. Thomas more comes to life in this biography from the acclaimed vision books series of saints for youth 9 16 years old.