Introduction to the Devout Life (Paperback)

Francisco De Sales

ISBN 10: 0385030096 / ISBN 13: 9780385030090

Published by Image, New York, 1972

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Paperback. One of the great religious masterpieces of all time--a spiritual guide for everyone seeking to live a truly Christian life, revised and updated for the modern reader. One of the great religious masterpieces of all time—a spiritual guide for everyone seeking to live a truly Christian life, revised and updated for the modern reader. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to the Devout Life (Paperback)
• Publisher: Image, New York
• Publication Date: 1972
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0385030096
• ISBN 13: 9780385030090
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

One of the great religious masterpieces of all time-- a spiritual guide for everyone seeking to live a truly Christian life, revised and updated for the modern reader.

About the Author

Francis de Sales (1567-1622) was born into a privileged family and studied law before abandoning his prospects for the religious life. He was appointed Provost of Geneva, a center of Calvinism. With his quick mind and the persuasive pamphlets that he wrote, he converted thousands to Catholicism, and at thirty-five became Bishop of Geneva. Besides his well-known books, Introduction to the Devout Life and A Treatise on the Love of God, he carried on a vast correspondence. He was canonized in 1665 and proclaimed a Doctor of the Universal Church in 1877.