The Paradise of the Soul: Forty‑Two Virtues to Reach Heaven
By St. Albert the Great · Published by TAN Books
Overview
This classic work by St. Albert the Great expounds the nature and practice of forty‑two distinct virtues that lead the soul toward beatitude and sanctity by explaining what virtue is and how it is exercised in the Christian life. Written by a Doctor of the Church and grounded in Scripture and the Church’s moral tradition, it teaches that the fullness of virtue is found in divine charity and invites the reader to grow in holiness through deliberate cultivation of these virtues.
- Teaches forty‑two virtues identified by St. Albert the Great and explains how each contributes to spiritual growth.
- Draws on the insight of one of the Church’s greatest Doctors and the teacher of St. Thomas Aquinas.
- Defines virtue as a habit of willing the good in conformity with love of God and neighbor.
- Provides guidance for recognizing and practicing virtue in everyday life.
- Invites readers to comprehend how the fullness of virtues culminates in possession of God, the true paradise of the soul.
Intended Audience
This work is suited for Catholics seeking to deepen their moral and spiritual formation through the Church’s tradition of virtue, for those desiring a profound commentary by a Doctor of the Church, and for readers committed to growing in holiness by intentional practice of Christian virtues.
Key Themes
- Christian virtue explained through forty‑two distinct habitudes
- Growth in holiness rooted in Scripture and tradition
- Doctor of the Church teaching on moral and spiritual life
- Integration of virtue with the love of God and neighbor
- SKU:
- 3165
- Format:
- Hardcover
- Publication Date:
- 8/29/2023
- Pdf:
- https://tanbooks.com/content/3165_Preview.pdf
- Pages:
- 288
- Height:
- 7.00
- Width:
- 5.00
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Wish I knew these earlier.
A wonderful compendium of the virtues!
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St. Albert the Great The Paradise of the Soul
Wonderful to read St Albert the Greats practical and anointed by the Holy Spirits insights to him. Thank you and pray for us!
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Excellent Read. Highly recommend
St. Albert handles a huge subject deftly, and with precision. Each virtue is taken on in relatives few pages (appx 3-5) making this book perfect for meditation, review, and prep for confession. An easy read with clear footnotes. I highly recommend for Catholics of all ages pre-teen and above.
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The Paradise of the Soul
St. Albert the Great writes clearly and concisely and is easy to understand. The book is very practical. After describing a virtue, he gives examples of what the true version of the virtue looks like in our lives and then what the false version looks like. I hope that more books are made available in English from the Doctors of the Church.
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testt
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Classic book - very straighforward
Probably the best book I've seen on building virtue. Purchased the ebook but I will purchase again when it comes out in paperback. Sometimes the writings of the saints from hundreds of years ago can be a little tricky to grasp, but this book is very accessible and easy to understand.
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Wonderful!
A beautiful and edifying read :-)
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Virtues
Have always wanted to read and learn about virtues and am slowly digesting and I find it very beneficial and easy to absorb.
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A Tool To Help You Grow in Virtue
Well first, I never knew that St. Albert the Great wrote on the virtues. Amazing book for those who are truly seeking to become Saints! Loved the “Concord” chapter. If we do not strive to be in concord with God and our neighbors, what exactly are we doing here?
