The Blessed Angela Of Foligno (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162862668)

""The Blessed Angela of Foligno"" is a biographical work by Evelyn Underhill that explores the life and spiritual journey of Angela of Foligno, a 13th-century Italian mystic and Franciscan tertiary. The book traces Angela's transformation from a wealthy wife and mother to a devout mystic who experienced profound visions and revelations. Underhill delves into Angela's writings, examining her experiences of divine love and her struggles with sin and self-doubt. The book also explores the historical and cultural context of Angela's life, including the influence of the Franciscan movement and the political and religious turmoil of medieval Italy. Overall, ""The Blessed Angela of Foligno"" is a fascinating exploration of the life and spiritual legacy of a remarkable woman, offering insights into the nature of mysticism and the transformative power of faith.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Essentials of Mysticism and Other Essays, by Evelyn Underhill. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766147088.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: Evelyn Underhill
ISBN-10: 1162862661
ISBN-13: 9781162862668
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 30
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.06d