Baptism Quote by Peter Ackroyd
“Thomas More rarely discussed his siblings, and two of them are never mentioned by him. It is likely that they were part of that infant mortality which had provoked such concern for early baptism.”
About This Quote
Source Biography: Thomas More, Peter Ackroyd, 1997
Thomas More seldom mentioned his siblings; two likely died in infant mortality, influencing his early baptism concerns.
In simple terms: More’s siblings died young, shaping his religious focus.
Consider how personal loss influences belief systems.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- genealogical research
- psychological analysis
- historical context
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal tragedy affect spiritual choices?
- What can silence about family reveal?
Limited records obscure full family dynamics.