The 17th century bishop Francis de Sales is known in the Catholic tradition as the doctor of love. His genius was to adapt a practical spirituality for people living in the world. His key ingredient for Christian perfection is friendship. Friendship is a special relationship that aids and consoles on what he calls the rough and slippery paths of life. Investigating both the man and his theory of friendship, this book surveys the great thinkers on the subject to learn how the mystery of friendship is essential for human and ...
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The 17th century bishop Francis de Sales is known in the Catholic tradition as the doctor of love. His genius was to adapt a practical spirituality for people living in the world. His key ingredient for Christian perfection is friendship. Friendship is a special relationship that aids and consoles on what he calls the rough and slippery paths of life. Investigating both the man and his theory of friendship, this book surveys the great thinkers on the subject to learn how the mystery of friendship is essential for human and spiritual growth.
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Add this copy of The Sweet and Gentle Struggle: Francis De Sales on the to cart. $50.00, fair condition, Sold by Kubik Fine Books Ltd rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dayton, OH, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by University Press of America, Inc.
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Fair. 528p. A hardcover book in good condition. Owner's small label on front pastedown. Underlining in red pen on numerous pages, but binding is tight.
Add this copy of The Sweet and Gentle Struggle: Francis De Sales on the to cart. $85.00, good condition, Sold by Henry Stachyra, Bookseller rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from STILLWATER, MN, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by University Press of America.
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Good+ No Jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. (xx), 528pp. Volume very slightly cocked. Just a touch of wear to covers and a hint of soiling to edges of pages. Overall, a nice, clean, sound copy with no writing to text.
