The Mission Of St. Francis Of Sales In The Chablais (1868)

By Mary Elizabeth Herbert

Book Overview

The Mission of St. Francis of Sales in the Chablais is a historical book written by Mary Elizabeth Herbert in 1868. The book narrates the story of St. Francis of Sales, a Catholic bishop who undertook a challenging mission to convert the people of Chablais, a region in Switzerland, from Protestantism to Catholicism in the late 16th century.The book provides a detailed account of St. Francis of Sales' journey, his encounters with the people of Chablais, and the challenges he faced along the way. It also explores the political and religious climate of the time, the tensions between Catholics and Protestants, and the impact of the Reformation on Europe.Herbert's writing style is engaging and informative, making the book an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of religion, particularly the Catholic Church. The book is also a testament to the courage and determination of St. Francis of Sales, who dedicated his life to spreading the word of God and bringing people closer to their faith.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: 1104784211
• ISBN13: 9781104784218
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"