
Golden Legend
Translated by William Claxton in 1483, The Golden Legend became one of the first books printed in English.
Originally written in Latin by the Blessed Jacobus da Varagine, archbishop of Genoa, The Golden Legend was one of the most popular works of religious literature during the Middle Ages. Claxton''s translation into English made the medieval work available for a wider audience. This abbreviated ...
Translated by William Claxton in 1483, The Golden Legend became one of the first books printed in English.
Originally written in Latin by the Blessed Jacobus da Varagine, archbishop of Genoa, The Golden Legend was one of the most popular works of religious literature during the Middle Ages. Claxton''s translation into English made the medieval work available for a wider audience. This abbreviated ...