The Hero As Priest - Paperback

by Thomas Carlyle (Author)

The Hero As Priest is a collection of essays by Thomas Carlyle, a prominent Scottish philosopher and historian of the 19th century. The book explores the concept of heroism and its connection to religion, specifically the idea of the hero as a priest. Carlyle argues that heroes are more than just individuals who perform great deeds, but rather they are spiritual leaders who inspire and guide society towards a higher purpose. He examines the lives of various historical figures, including Muhammad, Oliver Cromwell, and Napoleon, to illustrate his point. Throughout the book, Carlyle emphasizes the importance of faith and morality in shaping the actions of heroic individuals. The Hero As Priest is a thought-provoking work that challenges readers to consider the role of religion and spirituality in shaping human history.THIS 50 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: On Heroes, Hero-Worship and the Heroic in History, by Thomas Carlyle. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766130762.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.