The Ayenbite of Inwyt (Remorse of Conscience) : A Translation of Parts into Modern English

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Michel, Dan, active 14th century

Contributor:

Laurent, d'Orléans, active 1279

Wyatt, A. J. (Alfred John), 1858-1935.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Ayenbite of Inwyt (Remorse of Conscience)" by Michel and Laurent is a historical religious text likely written in the late 14th century. This book serves as a moral guide for Christians, focusing on the concepts of sin, repentance, and the ways individuals can reflect upon their moral transgressions through a religious lens. It draws heavily on biblical teachings, most notably the Ten Commandments, and emphasizes personal conscience and the need for self-examination. The text is structured around the moral implications of the Ten Commandments, exploring each commandment in detail and discussing the various sins associated with them. It delves into the nature of sin, categorizing them into capitals such as pride, envy, wrath, sloth, avarice, gluttony, and lechery, each with their subcategories. Throughout the book, the author employs vivid imagery and allegory to illustrate the consequences of sin and the importance of repentance, making it accessible as both a guide and a reflective exploration of one's conscience. By urging readers to confront their own vices and seek forgiveness from God, the work aims to foster spiritual growth and moral integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Turgut Dincer, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Wikipedia page on this work: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayenbite_of_Inwyt

Release date is 2019-05-01