The Inner Life edition by François Fenelon Religion Spirituality eBooks
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François Fenelon - (1651-1715), French theologian and writer
François Fénelon (specifically François de Salignac de la Motte-Fénelon) was born on August 6, 1651, at Fénelon Castle in Périgord. Fénelon studied at the seminary Saint-Sulpice in Paris, where he was ordained as a priest. Fénelon published his pedagogical work Traité de l'éducation des filles (Treatise on the Education of Girls) in 1681, which brought him much attention, not only in France, but abroad as well. At this time, he met Jacques Bénigne Bossuet, Bishop of Meaux, who soon became his patron and through whose influence Fénelon was contracted by Louis XIV to carry out the re-conversion of the Hugenots in the provinces of Saintonge and Poitou in 1686 and was appointed in 1689 as educator of his grandson and potential successor, the Duc de Bourgogne. Because of this position, he gained much influence at the court.
He was inducted into the Académie Française in 1693 and named Archbishop of Cambrai in 1695. During his time as the educator and teacher of the Duke, Fénelon wrote several entertaining and educational works, including the extensive novel Les Aventures de Télémaque, fils d'Ulysse (The Adventures of Telemachus, son of Ulysses), which depicted the ideal of a wise king. When this novel began circulating anonymously among the court, having been fragmentarily published in 1699 without his knowledge, Louis XIV, who saw many criticisms of his absolutistic style of rule in Télémaque, stopped the printing and banned Fénelon from court. Fénelon then retreated to his bishopric in Cambrai, where he remained active writing theological and political treatises until his death on January 17, 1715.
In Church history, Fénelon is known especially for his part in the Quietism debate with his earlier patron Bossuet. In his work Explication des maximes des Saints sur la vie intérieure (Explanation of the Adages of the Saints on the Inner Life) in 1697, he defended Madame du Guyon, the main representative of Quietistic mysticism. He provided proof that her "heretical" teachings could also be seen in recognized saints. In 1697, Fénelon called on the pope for a decision in the Quietism debate. After long advisement, the Pope banned the Explication in 1699. Fénelon complied with the pope's decision immediately and allowed the remaining copies of his book to be destroyed.
The Inner Life edition by François Fenelon Religion Spirituality eBooks
I love this book. It has been a tremendous help to my spiritual walk. It really challenges me to draw nearer to Christ. Fenelon is firm but compassionate in his guidance. This is one of my favorite books on mysticism and I have read it at least 4 times. Easy read. I have this book in hard copy and I also purchase it for my Kindle Fire so that I can have it with me always.Product details
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The Inner Life edition by François Fenelon Religion Spirituality eBooks Reviews
Very thought provoking!
Anything written by this man is worth the read and buy! Always full of direction and hope for the Christian looking to go deeper with God.
I have really enjoyed this book!
So spiritually intelligent, such a great perspective from long ago- new ideas that are ancient. Highly recommended for anyone craving inner peace.
François Fénelon writes directly to the issues at hand and pulls no punches. He was gifted with great insight, especially regarding the "inner self" and our struggles with complete surrender to God through faith in Christ Jesus. Published writings by Fenelon come from the different positions he held within the church as well as when he was imprisoned by the church for his Christian beliefs. His faith remained strong, giving an authority to his writings which comes through strongly even today. Rich reading for anyone who wants a deeper spiritual life and is willing to stop playing games defending their own behavior, attitudes & disciplines.
There is so much depth in this book, I found myself practically highlighting every other sentence. I most definitely will be coming back to this as it has so many answers, and drew me ever closer to Him who sits upon the throne, whom all of Heaven adores.
I know that he was a Quietest, but when I look at all the noise we make today, I think how much we need to be quiet before
God's Word and give it a chance to speak to us and change us, Amen. I appreciate Fenelon.
I love this book. It has been a tremendous help to my spiritual walk. It really challenges me to draw nearer to Christ. Fenelon is firm but compassionate in his guidance. This is one of my favorite books on mysticism and I have read it at least 4 times. Easy read. I have this book in hard copy and I also purchase it for my Fire so that I can have it with me always.
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