Blessed Angela Of Foligno

The Blessed Angela of Foligno is a book written by Evelyn Underhill that tells the story of Angela of Foligno, a 13th-century Italian mystic and Franciscan tertiary. The book explores Angela's spiritual journey, which began with a life of sin and worldly pleasures before she experienced a profound spiritual awakening that led her to dedicate her life to God. Underhill delves into Angela's writings, which detail her mystical experiences and visions, and provides historical context for her life and the religious and social climate of her time. The book also includes insights into the Franciscan movement and the role of women in medieval Christianity. Overall, The Blessed Angela of Foligno is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the life and teachings of one of the most important mystics in Christian history.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Essentials of Mysticism and Other Essays, by Evelyn Underhill. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766147088.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.