Heliotropium: Conformity of the Human Will to the Divine

By Jeremias Drexel and Jeremias Drexelius. Ferdinand E. Bogner (Editor)

Book Overview

A 17th century classic on conforming our will with God's will. Uniformity with God's will is the easiest way to achieve peace of heart and happiness in this world, and this book is the best guide to discovering God's will for us and living it out in our daily lives. Impr. 428 pgs, PB

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0895552450
• ISBN13: 9780895552457
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Tan Books
• Length: 428 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

A Must Read for any serious Christian

If you want an instight into what type of attitude and spirit drove Paul, read this book then read his epistles again. It is the very best book I have ever read. Jeremias Drexelius has shown us the secret of happiness on earth. This work is exemplified by Phillipians 4:11 "I have learned to be content no matter what the circumstances." If you are truly willing to surrender all to Christ, this book will transform your Christian walk. I read a little from this book each day and when I reach the end I start over again. God never ceases to inspire and bless me each day as I read. Also, Jeremias Drexelius was classically educated and quotes so many people. If you want to really extract the full importance of what he says, look up all the people he quotes and classical examples he gives to delve even deeper into this classic. This is not a casual read but for those looking for the secret of happiness on earth. They should retitle this book to "How to be a true Christian Saint"

Review from the Publisher

Another great classic back in print! Originally published in 1630, this comprehensive work is still the finest book ever written on the Divine Will of God. Answers many questions. Why does God permit both good and evil? Why do we have rich and poor? Why does God punish some and reward others? How do we recognize God's Will? Do sickness and death come from the Divine Will? How is man's will conformed to the Divine Will? What is the sign of a will conformed to God's? Explains hindrances of refusal to submit to the Divine Will and what destruction this can cause man. What part do storms, floods, plagues, earthquakes, droughts, pests, famines, wars etc. play in the Divine Will? Includes how our knowledge of Divine Providence powerfully assists us to trust God under conditions of adversity and the rewards of trusting God. An enlightening book that gives us the treasured teachings of the Fathers, Doctors and Saints of the Church on conformity to the Divine Will. Brings peace to souls of good will. Great reading!