John of Avila: Audi, Filia

by John of Avila

Book Overview

John of Avila (1499-1569) was a major figure in the ecclesial reform and spiritual renewal that finally came to pass in 16th-century Spain. In spite of discrimination because of his Jewish background, John had an excellent education at the Universities of Salamanca and Alcala, centers of Christian humanistic studies in Spain. As a diocesan priest in Andalusia, he labored as a preacher, confessor, spiritual director, catechist, evangelist, educator,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0809142007
• ISBN13: 9780809142002
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Paulist Press
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.0"