Die selige Christina von Stommeln by Arnold Steffens
"Die selige Christina von Stommeln" by Arnold Steffens is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work presents an in-depth biographical exploration of Christina von Stommeln, a notable mystic and revered figure from the 13th century within the Cologne Archdiocese. The text delves into her extraordinary spiritual experiences and the challenges she faced during her life, including severe spiritual and physical trials attributed to demonic influences. The opening of
the narrative introduces the context of Christina's life, emphasizing her significant role in a tumultuous historical period marked by religious conflict and cultural transformation. The author provides a rich description of her origins, childhood, and early mystical experiences that foreshadow her future vocation. Christina's journey of faith unfolds alongside her struggles against various temptations and supernatural afflictions, setting the stage for her growth as a spiritual leader. The detailed accounts of her experiences highlight her perseverance and deep devotion, presenting a character deeply intertwined with the history of her time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Steffens, Arnold |
|---|---|
| Title | Die selige Christina von Stommeln |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Peter Becker, Franz L Kuhlmann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Christina, von Stommeln, 1242-1312 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55466 |
| Release Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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