The Life Of Anne Catharine Emmerich (1874)

The Life of Anne Catharine Emmerich is a biographical work written by Helen Ram and first published in 1874. The book tells the story of Anne Catharine Emmerich, a German nun and mystic who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Emmerich is best known for her visions of the life of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary, which were recorded in a series of books called The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ. The Life of Anne Catharine Emmerich chronicles Emmerich's early life as a peasant girl in Germany, her entry into religious life, and her mystical experiences. The book explores Emmerich's visions and revelations, which included detailed descriptions of the life of Jesus Christ, the Passion, and the Resurrection. The author also examines Emmerich's interactions with various religious figures of her time, including the writer Clemens Brentano, who recorded her visions in The Dolorous Passion.Throughout the book, Ram provides historical context for Emmerich's life and mystical experiences, and explores the impact of her visions on the Catholic Church and wider society. The Life of Anne Catharine Emmerich is a fascinating account of a remarkable woman who played an important role in shaping Catholic spirituality in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.