Christian Perfection And Contemplation: According To St. Thomas Aquinas And St. John Of The Cross (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164513292)

""Christian Perfection and Contemplation: According to St. Thomas Aquinas and St. John of the Cross"" is a book written by renowned theologian, Garrigou-Lagrange, R. The book delves into the teachings of two of the most influential Christian thinkers of all time, St. Thomas Aquinas and St. John of the Cross, on the subject of Christian perfection and contemplation. The book explores the concept of Christian perfection, which is the idea that Christians can attain a state of spiritual perfection through their faith and devotion to God. The author examines the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas and St. John of the Cross on the subject, including their views on the nature of God, the human soul, and the role of prayer and contemplation in achieving spiritual perfection. The book also delves into the topic of contemplation, which is the practice of focusing one's mind on God and seeking a deeper understanding of His nature. The author explores the different types of contemplation, including active and passive, and how they can be used to achieve spiritual growth and enlightenment. Overall, ""Christian Perfection and Contemplation"" is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the teachings of two of the most important figures in Christian theology. It offers readers a deeper understanding of the nature of God, the human soul, and the path to spiritual perfection and enlightenment.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.

Author: Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange
ISBN-10: 116451329X
ISBN-13: 9781164513292
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 492
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.96lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.25d