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The Fire of Love

by Richard Rolle

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This treatise is partly autobiographical and partly a practical manual to the devout life. Erratic, even turbulent at times, the fire explores the shadow-land beyond the realm of common Christian experience.

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Canonical title: The Fire of Love
Original title: Incendium Amoris

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Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 242 — Religion Christian practice & observance Devotional literature
LCC: BX2180 .R613 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Christian Denominations Christian Denominations Catholic Church Meditations. Devotional readings. Spiritual exercises, etc.
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Published: 1972
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 242
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