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This masterpiece of Christian literature by a 16th-century priest explains how to live a holy life in the secular world. Drawn from the letters of St. Francis de Sales, it presents clear and direct advice about praying, resisting temptation, and maintaining devotion to God. A key figure in France's Counter Reformation, St. Francis de Sales (1567–1622) served as Bishop of Geneva and was canonized in 1665. The popularity of his prolific writings on spirituality led to his nomination as the patron saint of authors and journalists. Today's readers feel a special affinity for St. Francis, whose suggestions for living a truly Christian life don't involve withdrawal from the world. In this enduring spiritual guide, his remarkably modern advice appears in the form of letters. The saint's frank and practical counsel ranges from embracing meditations that strengthen the resolve to maintain a virtuous existence to performing daily exercises that renew the soul.


Introduction a la philosophie, contenant la metaphysique et la logique Introduction a la philosophie, contenant la metaphysique et la logique

Автор: Willelm Jacob Gravesande

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Полный вариант заголовка: «Introduction a la philosophie, contenant la metaphysique et la logique / par G.J. 's Gravesande ; traduite du latin ; nouvelle edition revue, corrigee, et augmentee de l'art de raisonner par syllogismes».


Introduction a la vie devote de Saint Francois de Sales Introduction a la vie devote de Saint Francois de Sales

Автор: Группа авторов

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Полный вариант заголовка: «Introduction a la vie devote de Saint Francois de Sales, Eveque et Prince de Geneve, fondateur de l'Ordre de la Visitation de Sainte Marie / revue par le R.P.J. Brignon, de la Compagnie de Jesus, et augmentee d'un exercice spirituel durant la sainte Messe».


Introduction to the English reader Introduction to the English reader

Автор: Lindley Murray

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Полный вариант заголовка: «Introduction to the English reader : or a selection of pieces in prose and poetry : calculated to improve the younger classes of learners in reading : and to imbur their minds with the love of virtue : to which are added rules and observations for assisting children to read with propriety / by Lindley Murray».


Introduction a la philosophie Introduction a la philosophie

Автор: Jacques Benigne Bossuet

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Полный вариант заголовка: «Introduction a la philosophie : de la connaissance de Dieu et de soi-meme / par Bossuet, eveque de Meaux».


Introduction au Nouveau Testament. T. 4. P. 2 Introduction au Nouveau Testament. T. 4. P. 2

Автор: Jean-David Michaelis

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Примечание: Введение в Новый Завет. Полный вариант заголовка: «Introduction au Nouveau Testament : Tome 4. Partie 2 : 4 edition, traduite sur la 3 edition de Herbert Marsh, eveque de Peterborough, faite a Londres en 1819 / par Jean-David Michaelis ; avec une partie des notes de S.G. et des notes nouvelles, par J.J. Cheneviere».