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The Life of Jean-Jacques Olier: Founder of the Seminary of St. Sulpice (1885)

The Life of Jean-Jacques Olier: Founder of the Seminary of St. Sulpice (1885)

Thompson, Edward Healy

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ISBN10: 1436550599
ISBN13: 9781436550598
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 2 2008
Pages: 672
Weight: 2.53
Height: 1.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life of Jean-Jacques Olier: Founder of the Seminary of St. Sulpice is a biographical work written by Edward Healy Thompson and published in 1885. The book tells the story of Jean-Jacques Olier, a French Roman Catholic priest who founded the Seminary of St. Sulpice in Paris in the 17th century. Thompson's book provides a detailed account of Olier's life, from his childhood in Lyon to his ordination as a priest and his eventual establishment of the Seminary of St. Sulpice. The book explores Olier's spiritual journey, including his experiences of doubt and despair, and his eventual deepening of his faith. Thompson also delves into the historical and cultural context in which Olier lived, including the political and religious conflicts of 17th century France. The book includes excerpts from Olier's own writings, as well as letters and documents from his contemporaries. Overall, The Life of Jean-Jacques Olier: Founder of the Seminary of St. Sulpice is a comprehensive and engaging biography of a significant figure in Catholic history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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