Saint Dominique by Jean Guiraud
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Guiraud, Jean, 1866-1953
French
"Saint Dominique" by Jean Guiraud is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and legacy of Saint Dominic, the founder of the Dominican Order, detailing his efforts against the Albigensian heresy, the challenges he faced, and the cultural milieu of medieval Spain and France. The narrative provides insights i...
beliefs. The opening of the text introduces the historical context of Saint Dominic's life, born around 1170 in Calaroga, Spain, to noble parents steeped in piety and honor. The author outlines the challenges of accurately recounting Dominic's life amid legends and exaggerations surrounding his figure, such as his association with the Inquisition and miraculous events attributed to him. Early chapters detail Dominic's childhood, education in Palencia, and his early years as a canon regular, emphasizing his commitment to charity and rigorous personal discipline. The foundation of his future mission—fighting against heretical teachings—sets the stage for his later endeavors in Languedoc, where he confronts the significant socio-religious challenges posed by various heretical groups. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
George Perez
1 week agoMy professor recommended this and the pacing is just right, keeping you engaged from start to finish. A true masterpiece of its kind.
Barbara Mitchell
3 months agoHonestly, the atmosphere created by the descriptive language is totally immersive. It exceeded all my expectations.
Kimberly Nguyen
2 months agoIn my opinion, the writing style is poetic but not overly flowery. A solid resource I will return to often.
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Mary Anderson
5 months agoHaving read this twice, it challenges the reader's perspective in the most intellectual way. I will be reading more from this author.