Louise Lateau of Bois D'haine: Her Life, Her Ecstasies, and Her Stigmata, a Medical Study

By Ferdinand J.M. Lefebvre

Book Overview

""Louise Lateau of Bois D'Haine, Her Life, Her Ecstasies, and Her Stigmata: A Medical Study"" is a book written by Ferdinand J. M. Lefebvre in 1873. The book provides a comprehensive examination of the life and experiences of Louise Lateau, a Belgian woman who was known for her religious ecstasy and stigmata. The author, a medical doctor, analyzes Lateau's physical and psychological condition, as well as the religious and cultural context in which she lived. The book includes detailed descriptions of Lateau's stigmata, which were wounds that appeared on her body in the same places where Jesus Christ was said to have been wounded during his crucifixion. The author also explores the medical explanations for Lateau's stigmata and the controversy surrounding her experiences. Overall, the book offers a fascinating insight into the life and experiences of a woman who became a symbol of religious devotion and mysticism in 19th-century Europe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165537230
• ISBN13: 9781165537235
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"