Book Cover of The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ

The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ

by Anne Catherine Emmerich

It provides a detailed account of Jesus Christ's final days, from his arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane to his crucifixion and resurrection. Emmerich's vivid descriptions bring the events to life, providing readers with a powerful and moving insight into the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus. In addition to its religious significance, "The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ" is also notable for its historical and cultural relevance. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the religious practices and beliefs of nineteenth-century Catholicism, as well as the political and social context in which Emmerich lived. The book has been the subject of controversy over the years, with some critics questioning the authenticity of Emmerich's visions and others accusing her of anti-Semitism. However, it remains a beloved and influential work among many Catholics, who see it as a powerful meditation on the Passion of Christ and a means of deepening their faith. Overall, "The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ" is a deeply moving and insightful book that provides a powerful and personal perspective on one of the most important events in Christian history. Whether you are a believer or simply interested in the cultural and historical significance of Christianity, this book is definitely worth a read.

Book Details

Language

English

Original Language

English

Published In

1833

Author

 Anne Catherine Emmerich image

Anne Catherine Emmerich was a Roman Catholic Augustinian Canoness Regular of Windesheim, mystic, Marian visionary, ecstatic and stigmatist. She was born in Flamschen, a farming community at Coesfeld,...

More on Anne Catherine Emmerich

Listen/Download Audiobook

Read by:
00:00
Playback Speed 1.0
00:00
  • Select Speed

Related books

Commentary on Acts of the Apostles Cover image

Commentary on Acts of the Apostles by Matthew Henry

An exhaustive verse-by-verse study of Acts, integrating it with both the Gospels and the Old Testament, by one of the more unconventional theologians...

Abide in Christ Cover image

Abide in Christ by Andrew Murray

Towards the close of his ministry on earth, Jesus taught his disciples of the need for them to abide in Him. This word "abide" speaks of the intimacy...

The Parables Cover image

The Parables by Lyman Abbott

The Parables of Jesus Christ, retold and interpreted for the modern reader. Lyman Abbott's The Parables is a collection of the parables of Jesus Chri...

Eusebius' History of the Christian Church Cover image

Eusebius' History of the Christian Church by Eusebius

Eusebius presents the history of the Church from the apostles to his own time, with special regard to the following points: 1. the successions of bis...

A Story of Love Cover image

A Story of Love by Francis Cassilly

This is not a love story, but the story of love, a love which every man and woman was created to experience, a love so intense and fulfilling that it...

A Paraphrase Upon the Epistle of Paul to the Galatians Cover image

A Paraphrase Upon the Epistle of Paul to the Galatians by Thomas Boston

The "Paraphrase on the Epistle to the Galatians" was written in his younger years, while he was minister of Simprin, for his own improvement, and not...

Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3 Cover image

Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3 by Charles Eliot

The author was a British diplomat posted to Asia and his great work was interrupted by World War I, finally being published in 1921. It has been descr...

On Lying Cover image

On Lying by Saint Augustine of Hippo

I have also written a Book on Lying, which though it takes some pains to understand, contains much that is useful for the exercise of the mind, and mo...

De Smet's Letters and Sketches, 1841-1842 Cover image

De Smet's Letters and Sketches, 1841-1842 by Fr. Pierre-Jean De Smet

In 1841 and 1842, Fr. Pierre-Jean DeSmet traversed the wide and wild American West to bring the gospel to the Flatheads, who had sent multiple delegat...

The Faith of Our Fathers Cover image

The Faith of Our Fathers by James Gibbons

The Faith of Our Fathers: a Plain Exposition and Vindication of the Church Founded by Our Lord Jesus Christ is a book by archbishop James Gibbons whic...

Reviews for The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ

No reviews posted or approved, yet...