Madame Guyon

Madame Guyon is a biographical book written by Arthur Lillie that chronicles the life of Jeanne-Marie Bouvier de la Motte-Guyon, also known as Madame Guyon. Madame Guyon was a French mystic and writer who lived in the 17th and 18th centuries. The book explores her life from her early years as a wealthy aristocrat to her later years as a spiritual leader and prisoner of the French state. Madame Guyon's spiritual teachings and writings, which emphasized the importance of interior prayer and the experience of God's presence, were controversial and led to her persecution by the Catholic Church and the French government. The book provides a detailed account of her trials and tribulations, including her imprisonment in the Bastille and her eventual exile to Switzerland. Lillie's narrative is both informative and engaging, offering readers a fascinating insight into the life and work of one of the most celebrated spiritual figures of the 17th century. Overall, Madame Guyon is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of mysticism and the role of women in religious movements.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Modern Mystics and Modern Magic, by Arthur Lillie. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766133060.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.