
audiobook
LE LIVRE DES VISIONS ET INSTRUCTIONS DE LA BIENHEUREUSE ANGÈLE DE FOLIGNO
AVERTISSEMENT DE LA SIXIÈME EDITION
PRÉFACE
PROLOGUE DU FRÈRE ARNAUD
DEUXIÈME PROLOGUE DU FRÈRE ARNAUD
PREMIER PAS ANGÈLE PREND CONNAISSANCE DE SES PÉCHÉS
DEUXIÈME PAS LA CONFESSION
TROISIÈME PAS LA SATISFACTION
QUATRIÈME PAS CONSIDÉRATION DE LA MISÉRICORDE
CINQUIÈME PAS CONNAISSANCE PROFONDE D’ELLE-MÊME
In this richly layered work, a 14th‑century mystic’s visions and personal instructions are brought to life through a careful French translation that respects the original spirit while rendering the language vivid for modern ears. Listeners are guided through the saint’s intimate dialogues with the divine, her contemplations on prayer, and the practical counsel she offered to those seeking a deeper communion with God. Interwoven with these spiritual passages are scholarly notes that trace the manuscript’s transmission, offering a glimpse into the painstaking effort of preserving her legacy.
Beyond the mystical, the book reflects on the broader social meaning of sacred rest, presenting the Sunday Sabbath as both a divine command and a unifying day for workers and believers alike. The translator’s prefatory reflections connect this historic devotion to contemporary calls for dignity and solidarity, making the centuries‑old teachings feel surprisingly relevant today.
Full title
Le livre des visions et instructions de la bienheureuse Angèle de Foligno Traduit par Ernest Hello avec avertissement de Georges Goyau, de l'Académie française Traduit par Ernest Hello avec avertissement de Georges Goyau, de l'Académie française
Language
fr
Duration
~6 hours (374K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2021-12-07
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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