Thomas More
Gerard B. Wegemer
One of history’s most admired figures and one of the great lawyers and statesmen of all time, Thomas More was voted “Lawyer of the Millennium” by the Law Society of Great Britain and named “Patron of Statesmen” by John Paul II. More combined immense humanistic learning with an unequaled command of the legal and political traditions of Christendom, forging a profound philosophy of statesmanship and freedom. To this philosophic and cultural achievement, More added the virtues of an exemplary husband, father, and friend and the detachment and interior peace of a saint. He thus emerged from the first great crisis of modern tyranny—a crisis that would claim his life—as the model of a truly free man, whose conscience and character no despot can subvert. More was canonized in 1935, as Hitler was rising to power and the world needed an example of courage and skill in the face of the greatest of dangers.
This biography reveals how More prepared himself for the challenges of his life, and how he rose to the demands placed upon him in what became one of history’s most revolutionary periods.
Thomas More is more important at this moment than at any moment since his death, even perhaps the great moment of his dying; but he is not quite so important as he will be in about a hundred years’ time. ~ G. K. Chesterton, 1929
Duration - 8h 37m.
Author - Gerard B. Wegemer.
Narrator - Michael V. Shannon.
Published Date - Wednesday, 29 January 2025.
Copyright - © 1995 Scepter Publishers ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
One of history’s most admired figures and one of the great lawyers and statesmen of all time, Thomas More was voted “Lawyer of the Millennium” by the Law Society of Great Britain and named “Patron of Statesmen” by John Paul II. More combined immense humanistic learning with an unequaled command of the legal and political traditions of Christendom, forging a profound philosophy of statesmanship and freedom. To this philosophic and cultural achievement, More added the virtues of an exemplary husband, father, and friend and the detachment and interior peace of a saint. He thus emerged from the first great crisis of modern tyranny—a crisis that would claim his life—as the model of a truly free man, whose conscience and character no despot can subvert. More was canonized in 1935, as Hitler was rising to power and the world needed an example of courage and skill in the face of the greatest of dangers. This biography reveals how More prepared himself for the challenges of his life, and how he rose to the demands placed upon him in what became one of history’s most revolutionary periods. Thomas More is more important at this moment than at any moment since his death, even perhaps the great moment of his dying; but he is not quite so important as he will be in about a hundred years’ time. ~ G. K. Chesterton, 1929 Duration - 8h 37m. Author - Gerard B. Wegemer. Narrator - Michael V. Shannon. Published Date - Wednesday, 29 January 2025. Copyright - © 1995 Scepter Publishers ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:13
Introduction
Duration:00:05:53
Chapter 1 - Family Foundations in the Heart of London
Duration:00:12:34
Chapter 2 - Vocational Trials in Revolutionary Times
Duration:00:17:59
Chapter 3 - More's First Handbook on Spiritual Combat
Duration:00:20:54
Chapter 4 - Husband and Father: New Joys, New Sorrows
Duration:00:22:48
Chapter 5 - The Laughing Philosopher: Early Writings
Duration:00:12:21
Chapter 6 - Coming to a Statesman's Understanding of Life
Duration:00:09:46
Chapter 7 - Achieving Professional Success
Duration:00:30:23
Chapter 8 - "Born for Friendship"
Duration:00:21:55
Chapter 9 - A Reluctant Career Change: From Citizen to Subject
Duration:00:20:11
Chapter 10 - Daring Educator, Artful Parent
Duration:00:28:06
Chapter 11 - Spiritual Handbook II: The Four Last Things
Duration:00:10:28
Chapter 12 - Reformation over Revolution: Covering the Nakedness of Noah
Duration:00:18:16
Chapter 13 - Wearing the Chain of Office
Duration:00:06:51
Chapter 14 - Chelsea: A Home of International Fame
Duration:00:22:13
Chapter 15 - The Power of Artful Conversation I: A Dialogue of Sir Thomas More, Knight
Duration:00:24:07
Chapter 16 - Royal Passion vs. Law and Tradition
Duration:00:14:11
Chapter 17 - Lord Chanellor of England
Duration:00:34:45
Chapter 18 - "Wise as Serpents, Innocent as Doves": After More's Resignation
Duration:00:17:49
Chapter 19 - Imprisonment, Despite the Thickets of the Law
Duration:00:32:41
Chapter 20 - Between Father and Daughter: A Memorable Conversation
Duration:00:25:35
Chapter 21 - Another David
Duration:00:25:59
Chapter 22 - The Power of Artful Conversation II: From Cowardice to Courage
Duration:00:21:34
Chapter 23 - Spiritual Handbook III: The Last Word on Statesmanship
Duration:00:17:55
Chapter 24 - A Trial to Remember
Duration:00:18:03
Chapter 25 - Death with Good Humor: "All to the Good"
Duration:00:16:10
Afterword
Duration:00:07:20
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:29