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Gertrude of Helfta: The Herald of Divine Love

by Gertrude of Helfta, St Gertrude (Author)

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Here are revelations given by God to a German Benedictine nun in the 13th century concerning his great love for sinful man and the way in which man should respond to that love.

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Canonical title: Gertrude of Helfta: The Herald of Divine Love
Original publication date: 1992
People/Characters: Gertrude the Great

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Languages: English
Media: Paper
ISBNs: 2
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Published: 1992
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction, Biography & Memoir, History
DDC/MDS: 248.2
LCC: BX4700 .G6 .A3

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