Introduction to the Devout Life
$36.99
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
18 January 2017
Summary
‘What was revolutionary, in Francis, was his belief that one could remain in the world and yet be holy.’
Piers Paul Read, from the Introduction
Francis de Sales was born in France and became Bishop of Geneva in the early seventeenth century. Famed for his patience, he was known as a preacher, evangelist and spiritual director. Together with Jane de Chantal, he founded the congregation of the Visitation of Holy Mary.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780281077090 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0281077096 |
| Author: | Francis de Sales |
| Publisher: | SPCK Publishing |
| Imprint: | SPCK Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 18 January 2017 |
| Weight: | 305g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm |
| Series: | Christian Classics Library |
About The Author
Francis de Sales
Piers Paul Read is the author of works of fiction, history, biography and journalism. He is best known for Alive: The story of the Andes survivors, which won the Thomas More medal for the most distinguished contribution to Catholic literature.
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