Vita Mirabilis Et Mors Pretiosa Venerabilis Sororis Rosæ De S. Maria Limensis

By Leonhard Hansen

Book Overview

Sister Rose of Lima was a Peruvian lay member of the Dominican Order who is now venerated as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church. Born in the 16th century in Lima, she was known for her extreme piety, asceticism, and devotion to the poor. This biography, originally written in 1664 by German Jesuit Leonhard Hansen, chronicles her remarkable life from birth to death and offers fascinating insights into the religious and cultural climate of colonial Peru. Beautifully translated and annotated, this book is sure to appeal to scholars and general readers alike.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: Latin
• ISBN: 1021619507
• ISBN13: 9781021619501
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"