Christian Perfection And Contemplation: According To St. Thomas Aquinas And St. John Of The Cross (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436714655)

""Christian Perfection and Contemplation: According to St. Thomas Aquinas and St. John of the Cross"" is a spiritual book written by R. Garrigou-Lagrange. The book delves into the concept of Christian perfection and contemplation as understood by two prominent Catholic saints, St. Thomas Aquinas and St. John of the Cross. The author explores the similarities and differences in their teachings, providing a comprehensive analysis of their spiritual writings. The book is divided into two parts, the first part dealing with the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas on Christian perfection, and the second part focusing on St. John of the Cross's teachings on contemplation. The author also discusses the role of grace in achieving Christian perfection and contemplation, and provides practical advice on how to attain these states of spiritual development. Overall, ""Christian Perfection and Contemplation"" is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith and the spiritual journey towards union with God.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: 1436714656
ISBN-13: 9781436714655
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2008
Pages: 492
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.96lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.25d