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PublisherIgnatius Press
ISBN-101586171526
ISBN-139781586171520
eBay Product ID (ePID)207796100
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Book TitleMaid of Orleans : the Life and Mysticism of Joan of Arc
Number of Pages275 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2014
TopicWomen, Religious, Historical
GenreBiography & Autobiography
AuthorSven Stolpe
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height9 in
Item Weight16 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2006-939360
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Reviews"There have been many books about Joan of Arc, but none surpass this study by a Swedish biographer in its recreation of Joan's milieu, the vividness of its narrative, and its sensitive understanding of the mystery of her life and death." - James Hitchcock, Ph. D. , Author, History of the Catholic Church "The reader is transported back to France and the tumultuous world of this powerful young woman, enabling readers to embrace St. Joan's key message which was not as much about winning wars as it was winning souls for Christ." - Teresa Tomeo , Syndicated Radio Host, Author, Extreme Makeover "As an actress who portrayed Joan of Arc on stage, this beautiful work by Sven Stolpe made her come alive again, but in a much deeper mystical way for me. Stolpe leads us through the complex and incredible journey Heaven asked of Joan the maid. He strips away the legends about her and gets to the heart of her profound sanctity." - Mother Dolores Hart, OSB , Author, The Ear of the Heart
SynopsisThis acclaimed work on the life and legacy of Joan of Arc is considered by many historians as one of the most well researched, convincing and best written accounts of the maid of Orleans. Stolpe vividly creates the contemporary situation in France, evaluates the latest research in her life, and arrives at a highly original and yet completely believable portrait which is also a work of literature. Stolpe sees Joan of Arc as primarily a mystic, and her supreme achievement and lasting significance not in a mission to deliver France, though important, but in her share in the passion of Christ. By shifting the emphasis from the national to the universal, he brings the saint closer to the modern reader. His scholarship is informed by a profound understanding and sympathy for the Maid that gives this essentially sober work the absorbing interest of a novel. As one critic stated, Stolpe succeeds in producing a very tense interest, so that it is impossible to lay it aside until the last word is reached. It should do much to present a new evaluation of the life and significance of St. Joan of Arc, the Maid of Orleans.", This acclaimed work on the life and legacy of Joan of Arc is considered by many historians as one of the most well researched, convincing and best written accounts of the maid of Orleans. Stolpe vividly creates the contemporary situation in France, evaluates the latest research in her life, and arrives at a highly original and yet completely believable portrait which is also a work of literature. Stolpe sees Joan of Arc as primarily a mystic, and her supreme achievement and lasting significance not in a mission to deliver France, though important, but in her share in the passion of Christ. By shifting the emphasis from the national to the universal, he brings the saint closer to the modern reader. His scholarship is informed by a profound understanding and sympathy for the Maid that gives this essentially sober work the absorbing interest of a novel. As one critic stated, "Stolpe succeeds in producing a very tense interest, so that it is impossible to lay it aside until the last word is reached." It should do much to present a new evaluation of the life and significance of St. Joan of Arc, the Maid of Orleans., This acclaimed work on the life and mysticism of Joan of Arc is considered by historians as one of the most convincing, well researched and best written accounts of the Maid of Orleans. Stolpe vividly creates the contemporary situation in France during Joan's time, evaluates the latest research on her life, and arrives at an original and authentic portrait - one that is also a work of literature. Stolpe sees Joan of Arc as primarily a mystic, and her supreme achievement and lasting significance not so much in a mission to deliver France - though important - but in her sharing in the Passion of Christ. By shifting the emphasis from the national to the universal, Stolpe brings the saint closer to the modern reader. His scholarship is informed by a profound understanding and sympathy for the Maid, giving his essentially sober work the absorbing interest of a novel. As one critic stated, "Stolpe succeeds in producing a very tense interest, so that it is impossible to lay it aside until the last word is reached." This work should do much to present a new evaluation and appreciation of the life and mysticism of St. Joan of Arc, the Maid of Orleans.
LC Classification NumberMLCM 2018/41446 (B)
