Five hundred years after his death at the stake, Girolamo Savonarola remains one of the most fascinating figures of the Italian Renaissance. This wide-ranging collection, with an introduction by historian Alison Brown, includes translations of his sermons and treatises on pastoral ministry, prophecy, politics, and moral reform, as well as the correspondence with Alexander VI that led to Savonarola's silencing and excommunication. Also included are first-hand accounts of religio-civic festivities instigated by Savonarola and of his last moments. This collection demonstrates the remarkable...

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PREFACE 5 FORWARD 14 LETTER I: To his father, Nicolas Savonarola; written at Bologna, 25 April, 1475; concerning his departure from home and his entrance into the Order of the Preaching Friars. 21 LETTER II: To Magdalen Pica, Countess of Mirandola; concerning her design of entering the Order of S. Clare. 29 LETTER III: To his Brethren of the Convent of S. Mark of Florence; written at Bologna, where he was preaching during the Lent of 1492; concerning the manner of good living and of following after God. 54 LETTER IV: To his Brethren of the Convent of S. Mark at Florence; written on the fifth...