The Practice of the Presence of God: Conversations and Letters of Brother Lawrence - Couverture rigide

Laurent, Frere

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1851681981 ISBN 13 : 9781851681983

Editeur : Oneworld Publications, 1999

Synopsis

This little book records the simple wisdom of Brother Lawrence whose spirituality was profound from the age of 18 when he underwent a life-changing experience.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Brother Lawrence's teachings on Christianity and the principles of keeping one's faith firm are published here in full, with an exceptional translation by Hannah Whitall Smith.

Brother Lawrence was a French monk who lived during the 17th century, spending much of his life in monastic seclusion. Lawrence spent years contemplating the nature of the divine and how best to adhere to the Christian religion to which he devoted his lifetime.

His writings are presented in two parts - the conversations and the letters.

The conversations are composed of a series of talks between Lawrence and Father Joseph de Beaufort, the compiler of the text. Together they discuss matters of faith, such as staying true to God, virtuous behaviour, and how trust in the Lord is a crucial and founding aspect of every Christian believer's life.

The letters are correspondences between Brother Lawrence and various adherents who wrote to him with pleas for emotional or moral support. In replying to these queries with passion and conviction, Lawrence displays the manner in which he would impart wisdom and spiritual guidance to those in need.

The authoritative and accurate translation of the text in this edition is by Hannah Whitall Smith, a scholar of Christianity who has translated numerous texts regarding matters of the faith.

Biographie de l'auteur

BROTHER LAWRENCE was a 17th-Century French Carmelite monk who spent most of his time in the monastery’s kitchens. His wisdom, drawn from his humble life, inspired great minds of his time, and has inspired millions since. The Practice of the Presence of God is considered to be one of the most important and well-read books of all time.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oneworld Publications
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1851681981
• ISBN 13: 9781851681983
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 120
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible