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Author Comenius, Johann Amos, 1592-1670.

Title The labyrinth of the world and the paradise of the heart / John Comenius ; translated and introduced by Howard Louthan and Andrea Sterk ; preface by Jan Milič Lochman.

Publication Info. New York : Paulist Press, [1998]
©1998

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  248.4846 C732L    Check Shelf
Description x, 250 pages ; 24 cm.
Series Classics of Western spirituality
Classics of Western spirituality.
Contents On the reasons for wandering in the world -- The pilgrim receives Ubiquitous as a guide -- Delusion joins them -- The pilgrim receives a bridle and spectacles -- The pilgrim looks at the world from above -- Fate distributes callings -- The pilgrim examines the marketplace of the world -- The pilgrim observes the state and order of marriage -- The pilgrim observes the working class -- The pilgrim examines the learned class: a general survey -- The pilgrim among the philosophers -- The pilgrim examines alchemy -- The pilgrim observes the rosicrucians -- The pilgrim examines the medical profession -- The pilgrim observes the legal profession -- The pilgrim observes the promotion of masters and doctors -- The pilgrim observes the religious profession -- He examines the Christian religion -- The pilgrim observes the ruling class -- The military profession -- The knightly order -- The pilgrim finds himself among the newsmen -- The pilgrim examines the castle of fortune: first of all, the entrance -- The pilgrim observes the lifestyle of the rich -- The ways of the Hedonists -- Life of the world's elites -- The glory of the famous people in the world -- The pilgrim begins to despair and quarrels with his guides -- The pilgrim examines the castle of wisdom, the queen of the world -- The pilgrim is accused at the palace of wisdom -- Solomon, with his great retinue, come to the palace of wisdom -- The pilgrim observes the secret judgments and governance of the world -- Solomon reveals the vanities and deceptions of the world -- Solomon deceived and seduced -- Solomon's company is dispersed, captured, and put to hideous death -- The pilgrim wants to flee from the world -- The pilgrim finds his way home -- He receives Christ as his guest -- Their betrothal -- How the pilgrim was transformed -- The pilgrim is sent to the invisible church -- The light of true Christians -- The freedom of hearts devoted to God -- The code of true Christians -- All things are light and easy for hearts devoted to God -- The saints have an abundance of all -- The security of people committed to God -- The Godly have complete peace -- The Godly have constant joy in their hearts -- The pilgrim examines Christians according to their classes -- The death of faithful Christians -- The pilgrim sees the glory of God -- The pilgrim is received into God's household -- The conclusion of all.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 240-245) and index.
Subject Christian life.
Added Title Labyrint světa a ráj srdce. English
ISBN 080910489X cloth alkaline paper
0809137399 paperback alkaline paper
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