Dominican Spirituality (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258022020)

Dominican Spirituality is a book written by Anselm M. Townsend that delves into the spiritual traditions and practices of the Dominican Order. The book explores the history of the Dominican Order, its founding by Saint Dominic, and its mission to preach the Gospel and defend the faith. The author also discusses the key figures in Dominican spirituality, such as Saint Thomas Aquinas and Saint Catherine of Siena, and their contributions to the development of the order's spiritual practices. The book provides an overview of the Dominican prayer life, including the Liturgy of the Hours and the Rosary, and explores the role of contemplation and meditation in Dominican spirituality. Additionally, the author discusses the importance of community life and the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience in the Dominican way of life. Overall, Dominican Spirituality offers a comprehensive introduction to the spiritual traditions and practices of the Dominican Order, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in exploring this rich and vibrant tradition.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: Anselm M. Townsend
ISBN-10: 1258022028
ISBN-13: 9781258022020
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 05/15/2011
Pages: 142
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d