Henry Alford Bücher

In this witty guide for seekers of all ages, author Henry Alford seeks instant enlightenment through conversations with those who have lived long and lived well.Armed with recent medical evidence that supports the cliche that older people are, indeed, wiser, Alford sets off to interview people over 70--some famous (Phyllis Diller, Harold Bloom, Edward Albee), some accomplished (the world's most-quoted author, a woman who walked across the country at age 89 in support of campaign finance reform), some unusual (a pastor who thinks napping is a form of prayer, a retired aerospace engineer who eats food out of the garbage.) Early on in the process, Alford interviews his 79 year-old mother and step-father, and inadvertently changes the course of their 36 year-long union.Part family memoir, part Studs Terkel, How To Live considers some unusual sources--deathbed confessions, late-in-life journals--to deliver a highly optimistic look at our dying days. By showing that life after 70 is the fulfillment of, not the end to, life's questions and trials, How to Live delivers that most unexpected it makes you actually *want* to get older.

This three-volume set offers a comprehensive guide to studying the New Testament from a theological, historical, and literary perspective. Henry Alford, a renowned biblical scholar and Anglican theologian, provides detailed commentary and analysis of the New Testament, as well as practical advice for interpreting and applying its teachings. This book is an essential resource for Christian scholars, pastors, and laypeople, as well as anyone interested in the history and theology of the New Testament.

The Works of John Donne is a comprehensive collection of the poems and sermons of one of England's greatest literary figures. Donne was a master of language and a deeply spiritual thinker, and his works have influenced generations of writers. This edition includes a detailed memoir of Donne's life and work, providing valuable insights into his creative process and the cultural context in which he wrote. This is an essential book for anyone interested in English literature and the history of ideas.

A classic translation of the Gospels from the original Greek, with insightful commentary and annotations by Henry Alford. A seminal work in biblical scholarship that continues to be widely read and studied. This edition includes a comprehensive introduction to the life and times of Jesus and his teachings.

One of the most important literary figures of the English Renaissance, John Donne is celebrated in this volume for his poetry, sermons, and other works. Edited by Henry Alford, this collection includes a detailed memoir of Donne's life as well as several of his most famous works, making it an essential addition to any library of English literature.

"Published in 2018 by arrangement with Simon & Schuster, Inc."--T.p. verso.