Louis de Blois a Benedictine of the Sixteenth Century

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The book ""Louis de Blois a Benedictine of the Sixteenth Century"" is a biography of Louis de Blois, written by Georges de Blois. Louis de Blois was a Benedictine monk who lived in the 16th century. The book provides a detailed account of his life, including his early years, his education, and his religious career. It also explores his contributions to the Benedictine order, including his writings on spirituality and his work as an advisor to other monks. The book is written in English and provides a comprehensive look at the life and work of this important figure in the history of the Benedictine order. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of monasticism, spirituality, or the Catholic Church.1878. Louis de Blois was a Flemish mystical writer, generally known under the name of Blosius. He was educated at the court of the Netherlands with the future emperor Charles V of Germany, who remained to the last his staunch friend. At the age of fourteen he received the Benedictine habit in the monastery of Liessies in Hainaut, of which he became abbot in 1530. Charles V pressed in vain upon him the archbishopric of Cambrai, but Blosius studiously exerted himself in the reform of his monastery and in the composition of devotional works. Partial Contents: Historical Survey of the Development of Mysticism in the World; Early Years of Louis de Blois; Origin of Liessies; Louis de Blois's Arrival at Liessies-His Noviceship-Louvain; Pope Paul III issues a Bull, approving his Nomination; Mary of Austria, Regent of Belgium; The Mirror for Monks; Louis de Blois's studies; Louis de Blois publishes other Works; Enlargement of the Monastery of Liessies; Charles V raises the Siege of Metz; Charles V offers Louis de Blois the Archbishopric of Cambray and the Abbey of St. Martin of Tournay; Louis de Blois's Sweetness of Character; and The Abbot of Liessies Assists at a Synod in the Province of Cambray.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.