Reformer: Saint Charles Borromeo (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163167656)

""Reformer: Saint Charles Borromeo"" by Margaret Yeo is a biography of Saint Charles Borromeo, a prominent figure in the Catholic Church during the Counter-Reformation period. The book explores Borromeo's life and legacy as a reformer, bishop, and cardinal, highlighting his efforts to combat corruption and promote spiritual renewal within the Church. Yeo delves into Borromeo's upbringing, education, and early career, as well as his relationships with other key figures of the time, including Pope Pius IV and Saint Philip Neri. Through extensive research and analysis, Yeo paints a vivid portrait of Borromeo's character, motivations, and accomplishments, shedding light on his enduring influence on the Church and its teachings. Overall, ""Reformer: Saint Charles Borromeo"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of a remarkable leader and his impact on one of the most transformative periods in Catholic history.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: Margaret Yeo
ISBN-10: 1163167657
ISBN-13: 9781163167656
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 340
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.71d