The Spiritual Man (Classic Reprint): Or, the Spiritual Life Reduced to Its First Principles: Or, the Spiritual Life Reduced to Its First Principles (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Unlock a clear path to spiritual life by starting with its first principles. This edition examines what it means to be a man, a Christian, and, finally, a spiritual being. It presents a framework for understanding how faith shapes daily living and personal growth.

The text frames its discussion around three aims: to view the spiritual life as a field of study built on solid principles, to define the core truths that guide the journey, and to show how these ideas translate into practice. It emphasizes that wisdom, humility, and a serene heart are outcomes of aligning with God’s plan.

• Grasp the idea that man is a “great work” created for glory, and how this view informs humility and effort.


• Explore the three stages of the spiritual life: purgative, illuminative, and unitive.


• Learn how the gifts of the Holy Spirit foster virtue, peace, and discernment.


• See how submitting to God’s ways brings true interior peace even amid trials.

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