The Works of St. Robert Bellarmine (3 vols.)
Overview
St. Robert Bellarmine, a Doctor of the Church, was a prominent figure in the Counter-Reformation of the sixteenth century. His writings were often controversial, but many—particularly in his later years—were simple, and intended to help the ordinary man on his spiritual journey. With the Works of St. Robert Bellarmine, you’ll study Bellarmine’s verse-by-verse commentary on the Psalms, follow his 15 practical steps for growing closer to God, and find comfort in his meditations on facing mortality.
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Key Features
- Offers verse-by-verse commentary on the Psalms and practical steps for growing closer to God
- Provides insight into Post-Reformation spirituality
- Presents the wisdom of a modern Doctor of the Church
Product Details
- Title: The Works of St. Robert Bellarmine
- Author: St. Robert Bellarmine
- Volumes: 3
- Pages: 699
- Christian Group: Catholic
- Resource Type: Collected Works
- Topic: Post-Reformation, Spirituality
Partially includedAbout Robert Bellarmine
St. Robert Bellarmine (1542–1621) studied theology at the University of Padua and the University of Leuven. He was the first Jesuit to teach at the University of Leuven, and the subject of his course was Thomas Aquinas’ Summa Theologica (22 vols.). After seven years, he moved and taught theology at the new Rome College. In 1592, he was made rector of the Roman College, then examiner of bishops in 1598, and then cardinal in 1599. In 1602 he was made archbishop of Capua, and later served as archbishop of Montepulciano until his retirement. He was prominent in the Counter-Reformation. In 1930, he was canonized by Pope Pius XI. He is a Doctor of the Church.