The Abbe De Lamennais And The Liberal Catholic Movement In France

von W. Gibson

352 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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""The Abbe De Lamennais And The Liberal Catholic Movement In France"" by W. Gibson is a detailed exploration of the life and work of the French Catholic priest and philosopher, Felicite Robert de Lamennais. The book provides a comprehensive account of the development of the liberal Catholic movement in France during the early 19th century, with a particular focus on the role played by Lamennais in shaping this movement.The book begins by providing a biographical overview of Lamennais, tracing his early life and education, his entry into the priesthood, and his eventual emergence as a leading figure in the liberal Catholic movement. From there, the book explores the key themes and ideas that characterized this movement, including its emphasis on social justice, human rights, and the role of the Church in promoting these values.Throughout the book, Gibson provides extensive analysis of Lamennais's writings and speeches, examining the philosophical and theological underpinnings of his ideas and their impact on the wider Catholic community in France. The book also explores the controversies and conflicts that arose within the Church as a result of Lamennais's ideas, including his eventual excommunication by the Vatican.Overall, ""The Abbe De Lamennais And The Liberal Catholic Movement In France"" is an insightful and informative study of an important figure in the history of Catholicism and the development of liberal thought in France. It will be of interest to scholars of religion, philosophy, and history, as well as to anyone interested in the intersection of faith, politics, and social justice.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: Philosophie und Religion Religion und Glaube Christentum Christliche Kirchen, Konfessionen, Gruppen Katholizismus, römisch-katholische Kirche
• ISBN: 9781430453543
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.01.2007
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC