Saint Catherine Of Siena As Seen In Her Letters

368 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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Saint Catherine of Siena was a 14th-century Italian mystic and theologian who played a significant role in the Catholic Church during her time. Her letters, written to various individuals including popes, kings, and common people, offer a window into her life and beliefs. In this book, Vida Dutton Scudder provides a comprehensive collection of these letters, translated from their original Italian and Latin, along with commentary and analysis. Through these letters, readers can gain insight into Catherine's spiritual journey, her relationship with God, her advocacy for Church reform, and her political influence. Scudder's introduction and notes provide historical context and illuminate the significance of Catherine's life and work. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church, women's spirituality, and the role of mystics in religious history.The Selected Letters Of Catherine Benincasa.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Religion und Spirituelles
• ISBN: 9781428604124
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 15.05.2006
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC