CHRISTIAN PERFECTION AND CONTEMPLATION: According to St. Thomas Aquinas and St. John of the Cross. by Rev. R. Garrigou-Lagrange; Translated By Sister M. Timothea Doyle - Hardcover

Hardcover. Good. <p>In <b>Christian Perfection and Contemplation</b> Father Garrigou-Lagrange dispels the common misconception that ascetical and mystical theology is for a select few. Basing his work on the teaching of St. Thomas Aquinas, St. John of the Cross, and St. Teresa, Father Garrigou-Lagrange proves that Christian perfection consists especially in charity, and that infused contemplation of the mysteries of faith is in the normal way of sanctity. <p>"A valuable treatise on ascetical and mystical theology which is clearly expounded and solid doctrine." (Most Reverend John T. McNicholas, 0.P., Archbishop of Cincinnati.) <p>"A magnificent synthesis and complete treatise of mystical theology which deserves to be read and above all to be profoundly studied." (I. Caron, Semaine relig. de Quebec; April 27, 1924.) <p>"Spiritual works of this solidity and depth are rarely found." (Bulletin des Professeurs cath. de l’Universite, March 15, 1924.) Good--"Ninth Impression" (1951)--hardcover with dust jacket--top free corner is lightly bumped, light foxing to end papers, text is clean and binding solid--jacket is worn with large chip to top of spine, otherwise intact and in a new, clear, archival-quality Brodart jacket protector.