Blessed J. B. De La Salle: Founder Of The Institute Of The Brothers Of The Christian Schools

""Blessed J. B. De La Salle: Founder Of The Institute Of The Brothers Of The Christian Schools"" is a biography written by Armand Ravelet about the life and legacy of Jean-Baptiste de La Salle, a French Catholic priest who founded the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools in the 17th century. The book covers De La Salle's early life, his decision to become a priest, and his eventual creation of a new order of religious brothers dedicated to educating poor children. Ravelet explores De La Salle's innovative teaching methods, which included using the vernacular language instead of Latin and creating a curriculum that emphasized practical skills such as reading, writing, and arithmetic. The book also delves into De La Salle's spiritual life, including his devotion to prayer and his efforts to promote the faith among his students. Throughout the book, Ravelet provides historical context for De La Salle's work, highlighting the social and political issues of the time and the impact of the French Revolution on the Catholic Church. Overall, ""Blessed J. B. De La Salle"" offers a comprehensive look at the life and work of a visionary educator and religious leader.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.