Saint Francis De Sales

By Louis Sempe

Book Overview

""Saint Francis De Sales"" is a biographical book written by Louis Sempe. It is a comprehensive account of the life and teachings of Saint Francis De Sales, a Catholic bishop and theologian who lived in the 16th and 17th centuries. The book covers his early life, his education, his conversion to Catholicism, his ordination as a priest, and his eventual appointment as bishop of Geneva. It also delves into his spiritual writings, including his most famous work, ""Introduction to the Devout Life"". The book provides insights into his approach to spirituality, his emphasis on the importance of humility and simplicity, and his efforts to promote peace and reconciliation during a time of religious conflict. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and teachings of this important figure in Catholic history.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: 1432572768
• ISBN13: 9781432572761
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"