A Harvest of Medieval Preaching

About the Book

Johann Herolt OP (“Discipulus”) of Nürnberg was the most prolific and skilful writer of model sermons in fifteenth century Europe. The Brethren of the Common Life praised him as “pre-eminent among modern sermonists”. Herolt’s collection of sermons and homiletic guides circulated widely in manuscript in mid-century, and after the advent of printing, edition after edition was published. He was one of the most published authors of the incunabular period. Some of his works are readily accessible, but others exist only in single manuscripts. This book draws new attention to these influential sermons circulating on the eve of the Reformation.

About the Author

Ian Siggins’ published works include Martin Luther’s Doctrine of Christ, and Luther and His Mother. A Fulbright scholar, he taught church history at Yale and Harvard Universities for many years before returning to his native Australia, where he has served as an ombudsman and consultant to federal and state governments in equal opportunity, health, and human services, and as Adjunct Professor in the Medical School of the University of Queensland.