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Le Vénérable Cardinal Bellarmin, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint) (French Edition) - Softcover

J. B. Couderc

 
9780366197866: Le Vénérable Cardinal Bellarmin, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint) (French Edition)

Synopsis

This book journeys through the life of Saint Robert Bellarmine, an Italian Cardinal who is most famous for his writings on the Catholic Church. The book's author uses Bellarmine's life as a case study for understanding the wider history of Catholicism during the late 16th and early 17th centuries, a time of major upheaval and reform. The book follows Bellarmine's life from his early years as a Jesuit scholar to his time as Archbishop of Capua and Cardinal of the Catholic Church. Along the way, the author highlights Bellarmine's writings on topics such as the papacy, the sacraments, and grace. The author also explores Bellarmine's role in the Counter-Reformation, a movement within the Catholic Church that sought to respond to the Protestant Reformation. Ultimately, this book offers a comprehensive look at the life and work of one of the most important figures in the history of Catholicism. The author's insights into Bellarmine's life and thought shed new light on the history of the Catholic Church during a time of great change and upheaval.

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