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  • The Life of St Teresa of Avila
    F. A. Forbes
    ’It is those who are strong and true in the little things of life who are strong and true in the great trials.’St Teresa of Avila has a special charm that is all her own. As a young child she convinced her brother that they should seek martyrdom in order to see God, and so they headed off that afternoon! Thwarted by an uncle who came upon them on their journey, God still asked ...
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    15,00 €

  • The Life of Saint Benedict
    F.A. Forbes
    Saint Benedict of Nursia was born during the collapse of the Roman Empire, when the institutions that had governed the Mediterranean world for centuries were disintegrating under barbarian invasion and internal corruption. Forbes traces his development from a young man disgusted by the moral degradation of Rome to a solitary monk seeking God in the Sabine mountains, a transitio...
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    23,21 €

  • Flora of the Sudan
    A. F. (Alfred Forbes) Broun / J. (John) Hutchinson / R. E. (Reginald Ernest) Massey
    'Flora of the Sudan' by Alfred Forbes Broun and Reginald Ernest Massey is a foundational botanical reference, offering an exhaustive exploration of the plant life across the Sudan. This meticulous work delves into the rich and diverse African flora, providing detailed insights essential for plant identification.Authored by esteemed botanists, this volume serves as an authoritat...
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    41,49 €

  • Saint Benedict
    F. A. Forbes
    St Benedict is the father of western monasticism and has a rich and fruitful legacy both through the Rule he wrote as well as through the lives of his spiritual sons and daughters down to the present day. But what makes such a man? St Benedict loved God and all of his decisions flowed from this love of God. When he was on the very threshold of a worldly life he paused and drew ...
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    13,56 €

  • St Athanasius
    F. A. Forbes
    It was a dark day in the history of the Church and of the world when the Arian heresy first reared its ugly head, denying that Jesus Christ was truly God and man but instead a mere creature. St Athanasius from the very beginning, first as a young deacon and secretary to the then Patriarch of Alexandria at the Council of Nicea and then later as the Patriarch of Alexandria himsel...
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    13,62 €

  • St Vincent de Paul
    F. A. Forbes
    Few saints are as loveable as St Vincent de Paul. Born of peasant stock he began his studies for the priesthood with the idea of gaining a benefice and living a comfortable life. He was captured by pirates and lived as a slave in North Africa before escaping with his master, a reconverted Christian. Coming under the influence of the great Fr Bérulle, he gave up his quest for co...
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    14,90 €

  • The Life of Saint Columba, Apostle of Scotland
    F. A. (Frances Alice) Forbes
    Discover the inspiring story of one of Christianity’s most influential figures in 'Life of Saint Columba, Apostle of Scotland' by Frances Alice Forbes. This biography delves into the life and legacy of Saint Columba, also known as Columba, a pivotal figure in both Irish and Scottish history. Explore the fascinating journey of this Irish saint who became the Apostle of Scotland,...
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    17,11 €

  • Saint Athanasius, the Father of Orthodoxy
    F. A. Forbes
    Saint Athanasius, the Father of Orthodoxy by F. A. Forbes has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. S...
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    19,53 €

  • The Life of Saint Columba, Apostle of Scotland
    F. A. Forbes
    The Life of Saint Columba, Apostle of Scotland, has been acknowledged as a major work throughout human history, and we have taken precautions to assure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern manner for both present and future generations. This book has been completely retyped, revised, and reformatted. The text is readable and clear because these books are not c...
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    13,61 €

  • The Life of Saint Monica
    F. A. Forbes
    The Life of Saint Monica , has been acknowledged as a major work throughout human history, and we have taken precautions to assure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern manner for both present and future generations. This book has been completely retyped, revised, and reformatted. The text is readable and clear because these books are not created from scanned c...
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    13,52 €

  • The life of Saint Monica
    F. A. Forbes / FAForbes
    This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve ...
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    8,69 €

  • Fr. Simeon Lourdel
    F. A. Forbes
    Fr. Simeon Lourdel: Planting the Faith in the Furthest Africa, tells the story of a tall and imposing missionary with a heart of gold. Lourdel, a French missionary priest, became the Apostle of Uganda. In his short life, Fr. Lourdel had transformed the landscape of the entire country.The charity, the tact and prudence of the missionary were taxed to the utmost. When after years...
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    15,15 €

  • Santa Mónica. Las lágrimas de una madre
    F.A. Forbes / F.AForbes
    Santa Mónica vivió hace más de dieciséis siglos, pero sufrió los mismos problemas que aquejan a tantas madres hoy en día: la enemistad de una suegra, un matrimonio difícil, la murmuración de los envidiosos y, sobre todo, la angustia de ver cómo su hijo Agustín se alejaba de Dios y desperdiciaba su vida. Ante tantas dificultades, que superaban sus fuerzas, la reacción de Mónica ...
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    12,36 €

  • San Vicente de Paúl. Entre príncipes y mendigos
    F.A. Forbes / F.AForbes
    La vida de San Vicente de Paúl es fascinante. Nació de padres campesinos, que se sacrificaron para que pudiera ser sacerdote. Después de su ordenación, cayó en manos de los piratas berberiscos y vivió como esclavo en Túnez. Al recobrar la libertad, se convirtió en preceptor de una de las más nobles familias de Francia y fue consejero real, contrarrestando las intrigas palaciega...
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    14,03 €

  • San Atanasio contra el mundo
    F.A. Forbes / F.AForbes
    San Atanasio vivió en tiempos turbulentos para la Iglesia. Arrio y sus seguidores negaban que Jesucristo fuera verdaderamente Dios, intentando hacer el cristianismo menos escandaloso a los ojos del mundo. A pesar de que el Concilio de Nicea condenó sus enseñanzas, los arrianos se extendieron por toda la Iglesia con ayuda de los emperadores romanos.Primero como diácono y luego c...
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    12,72 €

  • San Pío X. El Papa Sarto, un papa santo
    F.A. Forbes / F.AForbes
    En 1903, la Iglesia se encontraba en una situación crítica. Muchos países se mostraban hostiles al catolicismo y otros pretendían entrometerse en asuntos eclesiales. En el interior de la Iglesia, los problemas no eran menores. En esa situación, los cardenales eligieron un papa excepcional. Giuseppe Sarto era Patriarca de Venecia, pero venía de una familia humilde y sabía perfec...
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    15,91 €

  • San Benito, Padre de Europa
    F.A. Forbes / F.AForbes
    Este libro contiene uno de los secretos mejor guardados de nuestro tiempo: para entender Europa, es imprescindible conocer la vida de San Benito y la Regla monástica que escribió. Quizá, más que un secreto, podría considerarse un olvido intencionado por p ...
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    12,55 €

  • The Founding Of A Northern University (1920)
    F. A. Forbes / FAForbes
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 edit...
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    30,11 €

  • Life Of Pius X (1919)
    F. A. Forbes / FAForbes
    The book ''Life of Pius X'' is a biography of the Catholic Pope Pius X, written by F. A. Forbes and originally published in 1919. The book provides a complete overview of the life and achievements of Pius X, who served as Pope from 1903 until his death in 1914. Forbes covers Pius X’s early life and education, his ordination as a priest, and his rise through the ranks of the Cat...
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    30,30 €

  • The Life Of St. Ignatius Loyola (1919)
    F. A. Forbes / FAForbes
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 edit...
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    15,39 €

  • Life Of Pius X
    F.A. Forbes / F.AForbes
    Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ...
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    18,89 €