Le livre des visions et instructions de la bienheureuse Angèle de Foligno by Angela
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"Le livre des visions et instructions de la bienheureuse Angèle de Foligno" by Angela is a collection of spiritual reflections and autobiographical insights written in the late 13th to early 14th century. This profound work focuses on the mystical experiences and revelations of Angèle de Foligno, a pious woman who navigated her journey of repentance, suffering, and divine revelation, showcasing her intense relationship with God. Readers can expect to encounter themes of
penance, love, suffering, and the deep contemplation of Christ's Passion through Angèle's eyes. At the start of the book, Angèle begins her spiritual journey by reflecting on her sins and emotions as she contemplates her relationship with God. Through a series of introspective "steps," she delves into her struggles with guilt and her yearning for divine mercy, transitioning from acknowledging her unworthiness to experiencing moments of profound insight and illumination. These early chapters highlight Angèle's transformative encounters with Christ, her engagements in prayer, and her realizations that stem from her contemplative insights into the nature of divine love and suffering. The narrative unfolds with a rich tapestry of emotions, emphasizing Angèle's dedicated pursuit of a life aligned with her faith and the challenges she faces along the way. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Angela, of Foligno, Saint, 1248?-1309 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Goyau, Georges, 1869-1939 |
| Translator | Hello, Ernest, 1828-1885 |
| Title |
Le livre des visions et instructions de la bienheureuse Angèle de Foligno Traduit par Ernest Hello avec avertissement de Georges Goyau, de l'Académie française |
| Credits | Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Mysticism -- History -- Middle Ages, 600-1500 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 66894 |
| Release Date | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 489 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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