Angela of Foligno : Complete Works (Classics of Western Spirituality)

Have a bit of familiarity of the rarity, complexity and subtlety that translations have, I was amazed to find this a very easy and insightful read. Well though out and put together. This is one book that if you do not read the introduction first, you will find yourself at a loss for some of the writing afterwards. Compiled and translated from two very different dialects this is a very good reference book for anyone studying mysticism or interested int he lives of the saints. Poignant and thought provoking, I thoroughly recommend this book for anyone that believe they might have sensitive gifts of the Holy Spirit. Two thumb up!

Purchased this to add to my Classics of Western Spirituality collection. When I get around to reading it, probably years from now, I'll probably review it then.

A must for every sinful woman who doesn't believe she can be fully forgiven!

An interesting read of an influential Church religious of her time. Helps provide a peek into a part of early Church history.

If you are into this kind of reading, every page is filled with something to deeply think about. Not an easy read, but worth the effort.

I didn't know anything about St. Angela. I love this book and her experiences. They outline her mystical experiences with God. How blessed she was!

I had wanted to read about Angela for about two years and at last found the book. I was not disappointed. She was amazing. Thank you for finding it for me.

You will be glad that you purchased this book - it is awe inspiring. Western Classics have outdone themselves again.

Great translation from Thier and Calufetti's 1985 critical edition of Angela da Foligno's Liber/Libro. Useful and thorough introduction (although a lot has been written since about Angela by both theologians and historians). Angela is a religious figure who, despite what you think about her expression of faith, has never been forgotten in Christian spiritual theology, and inspired great Franciscan Spirituals, such as Jacopone of Todi and Ubertino of Casale, and then the 'Great' Spanish mystics, John of the Cross and Teresa of Avila.