Lot #83: RARE 1844 Antique Book “Sermons by Hugh Latimer” Parker Society Edition

This is a remarkable 1844 first edition of Sermons by Hugh Latimer, published by The Parker Society and printed at Cambridge University Press. A finely bound volume of exceptional historical and theological significance, this book presents the sermons of one of the most influential figures of the English Reformation. Hugh Latimer (c. 1487 1555) was a leading English clergyman and reformer who played a pivotal role in the early Protestant movement in England. Initially a Roman Catholic priest, Latimer became a passionate advocate for the Reformation, aligning himself with the teachings of Martin Luther and Thomas Cranmer. Appointed Bishop of Worcester under King Henry VIII, Latimer fearlessly preached against corruption and the excesses of the Catholic Church.He was later imprisoned under Queen Mary I for his Protestant beliefs and famously martyred by being burned at the stake in Oxford in 1555, alongside Nicholas Ridley. This volume is part of the extensive publishing effort by the Parker Society (founded 1840), created to preserve and disseminate the writings of the early English Reformers. These publications were vital in reviving and maintaining the theological foundations of the Church of England in the 19th century.Damage on spine, but overall in very good condition consistent with its age! Ideal for collectors of ecclesiastical texts, students of the English Reformation, bibliophiles interested in 19th-century religious publications, or libraries and institutions preserving Christian heritage.
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