Madeleine Semer: Convert And Mystic 1874-1921

By Abbe Felix Klein

Book Overview

The book ""Madeleine Semer: Convert And Mystic 1874-1921"" by Abbe Felix Klein is a biographical account of the life of Madeleine Semer, a French woman who lived during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Semer was a convert to Catholicism and a mystic who had a profound spiritual impact on those around her.The author provides a detailed account of Semer's life, from her childhood in a wealthy Jewish family to her conversion to Catholicism at the age of 18. The book explores Semer's spiritual journey, including her experiences of visions, ecstasies, and stigmata.Klein also delves into Semer's relationships with other notable figures of her time, including the philosopher Henri Bergson and the writer Paul Claudel. The book provides insight into the intellectual and cultural climate of early 20th century France, and the role that religious mysticism played in the lives of many individuals during this time.Overall, ""Madeleine Semer: Convert And Mystic 1874-1921"" is a fascinating exploration of the life and spiritual journey of a remarkable woman, and provides a unique perspective on the intersection of religion, mysticism, and culture in early 20th century France.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: 143256031X
• ISBN13: 9781432560317
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"