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Robert Bellarmine: Spiritual Writings

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Overview

Robert Bellarmine (1542–1621), a Jesuit as well as a leading theologian of the counter-Reformation, had an enormous effect on the religious life of his age. Included in this volume are two of his most influential ascetical works: The Mind’s Ascent to God, written in the tradition of Bonaventure and John Climacus, and The Art of Dying Well. All who value classical expressions of Christian thought will benefit from reading these clear expressions of worshipful ascetic theology.

For a massive collection including over a hundred and twenty of the volumes in this series, see the Classics of Western Spirituality Bundle (126 vols.).

Key Features

  • A written record of the ascetic mindset
  • Fully integrates and cross references with other resources from your Logos library
  • Presents information from an influential teacher whose teaching impacted his day and has influenced subsequent generations
  • Title: Robert Bellarmine: Spiritual Writings
  • Author: Robert Bellarmine
  • Series: The Classics of Western Spirituality
  • Publisher: Paulist Press
  • Print Publication Date: 1989
  • Logos Release Date: 2016
  • Pages: 416
  • Era: era:reformation
  • Language: English
  • Resources: 1
  • Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
  • Subjects: God › Attributes--Early works to 1800; Mysticism › Early works to 1800; Death › Religious aspects--Christianity--Early works to 1800; Christian life › Catholic authors--Early works to 1800
  • ISBNs: 0809103893, 0809128756, 9780809103898, 9780809128754
  • Resource ID: LLS:RBRTBLLRMWRTNGS
  • Resource Type: Monograph
  • Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-25T20:44:30Z

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 wasThomas Aquinas’ Summa Theologica. 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.

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