This collection of essays offers a comprehensive and insightful look into the life and work of one of the most important figures in the history of the Catholic Church. Drawing on a wide range of sources, the volume sheds new light on the complexities of Francis de Sales's thought, and offers valuable perspective on the cultural and intellectual world of 16th and 17th century France.

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