Madam Guyon: A Great Heroine

By Bessie G. Olson

Book Overview

Madam Guyon: A Great Heroine is a biographical book written by Bessie G. Olson. The book tells the story of Jeanne-Marie Bouvier de la Motte-Guyon, also known as Madam Guyon, a French mystic and writer who lived in the 17th century. Madam Guyon was a controversial figure in her time, as she challenged the established religious authorities and preached a message of inner spirituality and devotion to God.The book provides a detailed account of Madam Guyon's life, from her early years as a wealthy and privileged member of French society to her later years as a persecuted and imprisoned religious leader. The author describes Madam Guyon's spiritual journey and her encounters with other influential figures of the time, such as the theologian Fran�����ois F�����nelon and the philosopher Blaise Pascal.The book also explores the political and social context of Madam Guyon's life, including the religious conflicts and persecutions that were taking place in France at the time. Through her story, the book offers insights into the challenges faced by women in the male-dominated society of the 17th century, as well as the power of faith and spiritual devotion in the face of adversity.Overall, Madam Guyon: A Great Heroine is a compelling and informative biography that sheds light on the life and legacy of an important figure in religious 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163178977
• ISBN13: 9781163178973
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"