Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of St. Alphonsus Liguori is a biography of the Italian Catholic bishop and theologian who founded the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer, commonly known as the Redemptorists. Written by Austin Carroll and originally published in 1886, the book traces the life and career of St. Alphonsus Liguori from his birth in 1696 to his death in 1787. The biography explores St. Alphonsus' upbringing in a noble family, his early education, his decision to become a priest, and his eventual appointment as bishop of Sant'Agata dei Goti. The book also delves into St. Alphonsus' theological writings, including his famous moral theology text, Theologia Moralis. Throughout the biography, Carroll emphasizes St. Alphonsus' deep devotion to the Catholic faith and his tireless efforts to spread the gospel and promote the faith. The book also includes anecdotes and stories from St. Alphonsus' life that illustrate his kindness, humility, and commitment to serving others. Overall, The Life of St. Alphonsus Liguori is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most important figures in Catholic history. It offers readers a glimpse into the life and legacy of a man whose teachings and writings continue to inspire Catholics around the world.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.
