The Spiritual Guide (Library of Spiritual Classics) [Paperback]

Michael Molinos (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1972

So Powerful was its influence on Europe that within 6 years of its release this book had been translated into every language in Western Europe. In Naples, Italy it was said that 20,000 Christians gathered in small groups to practice inward prayer.

Michael Molinos came closer to reforming the Catholic Church than any other single man in history, yet he ended up sealed in a dungeon, his book condemned. A man so controversial that even until today the Vatican will not release the transcript of his (secret) trial. Now for the first time ever, this book appears in modern English. The first Enlgish language release in over a hundred years.

Included in the book is the first biography of Michael Molinos to appear in English in over 100 years.

Product Details

• Paperback: 142 pages
• Publisher: Christian Books Pub House (June 1, 1972)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0940232081
• ISBN-13: 978-0940232082
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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53 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Heavily edited translation, August 10, 1999

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This review is from: The Spiritual Guide (Library of Spiritual Classics) (Paperback)

This translation cuts out most of the meat of the original work (entire paragraphs, and, oddly enough, all the references to scripture), and tries too hard to put what's left of it in terms that modern born-again Christians will be happier with. There are some older translations available on the net, and in places comparing this to them looks like there are two completely different books.

31 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping book that explores the depths of intimacy with God!, November 16, 1998

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This review is from: The Spiritual Guide (Library of Spiritual Classics) (Paperback)

In today's society we live according to our five senses. Our emotions control our lives. We constantly need to be stimulated by the pleasures of the world. In this book Michael Molinos talks of our need of death to the flesh, to be identified with our Lord Jesus Christ and His death and resurrection on the cross. Molinos points out how we must understand that everything which happens in our life is used by God to produce a deeper relationship and growth spiritually! Lest you write this author off as another theological scholar writing only with head knowledge gained in a university, you must know that you are gravely mistaken! This man who lived in the seventeeth century gave his life and was sealed in a dungeon for his beliefs. This truly is a man who lived what he preached, not by any strength of his own but by Christ Jesus who was his strength, victory and joy. He points out that the valley is the same as the hilltop. If we desire the gifts of Christ Jesus we must also desire the pain because of what it produces! Death to our flesh will be painful!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Entering the Depths of Life in Christ, May 7, 2007

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J. Porter "Faith reader" (Omaha, NE USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Spiritual Guide (Library of Spiritual Classics) (Paperback)

Molinos (lived in 1600's) speaks from experience as he describes for us manners and ways to achieve the joy and rest Christ promised those who love and obey Him. He describes a deeply inward journy into the depths of Christ. These instructions are rich and practical. He also warns of the tendancy toward outward seeking which can't bring Life and how pride can rise up at any time, even when we stand in the presence of our Lord.

I love this book and keep it always by my study chair. It is a candidate for book clubs that enjoy inspiritional works on the deeper life of abiding in Chrst.