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This gift will last a lifetime, as it holds a treasure trove of wisdom. Each Paraclete Giant presents collected works by one of Christianity's greatest writers -- "giants" of the faith. These essential volumes share the pivotal teachings of leading Christian figures throughout history with today's theological students and anyone seeking spiritual wisdom.

The Paraclete Giants Collection includes:

The Complete Francis of Assisi This edition includes the complete Road to Assisi, Paul Sabatier's ground-breaking and foundational biography of the saint, first published in French in 1894 and re-issued and expanded in 2002; the complete Francis in His Own Words: The Essential Writings; and The Little Flowers, thus offering the best introduction to St. Francis yet available between two covers.

The Complete Madame Guyon Guyon’s theology and spiritual writing opened new doors to people from all walks of life who yearned for spiritual joy and wisdom. Nancy James’s historical introduction explains the events of Guyon’s life first as an aristocratic wife and mother of five, and later as a widow traveling around Europe as an author, who ended up incarcerated in the Bastille by the direct order of Louis XIV. Cleared of all of charges at the end of her life, Madame Guyon, through her life and her immense body of work, testified to the goodness and holiness of God.

The Complete Imitation of Christ Published in over 6,000 editions before the year 1900, The Imitation of Christ has been more widely read than any other book in human history except the Bible itself. Now, for the first time, comes an exhaustive edition of this classic work. Protestant readers may be astounded to discover that Thomas was not only a Roman Catholic but an ardent traditionalist contemplative monk. And devoted Catholic readers may be amazed that he was a radical moral reformer and part of a group twice formally charged with heresy.

The Complete Julian of Norwich The Revelations of Julian of Norwich is the first book written in English by a woman. Her work – in the same Middle English as her contemporary Geoffrey Chaucer – is deeply intuitive and theologically complex. The Complete Julian is the first book to offer a modern translation of all of Julian’s writings (including her complete Revelations), a complete analysis of her work, as well as original historical, religious, and personal background material that illuminate the depth and profundity of her life and work.

The Complete Therese of Lisieux Following a thorough introduction to the saint’s life, The Complete Therese presents her classic, The Story of a Soul, in complete and unabridged form. Then, unique to this edition is a portion of the original edition rarely seen, describing the saint’s final days as seen through the eyes of the Sisters of the Lisieux Carmel; plus a poignant collection of over 70 firsthand anecdotes about Thérèse recounted by the Sisters following her death. Beautiful engravings and photographs provide a captivating view of the Little Flower’s childhood home and family, her growing-up years, life at Carmel, her death, and the original gravesite.

The Complete Fenelon François Fénelon was a 17th-century French archbishop who rose to a position of influence in the court of Louis XIV. Amid the splendor and decadence of Versailles, Fénelon became a wise mentor to many members of the king’s court. This volume includes more than 100 of Fenelon’s letters of spiritual counsel, as well as meditations. Also translated here into English for the first time are Fenelon’s personal reflections on 21 seasons and holidays of the Christian year. An introduction from bestselling translator Robert J. Edmonson and in-depth recommended reading and bibliography make this the first place to start in any study of Francois Fenelon.

The Complete Cloud of Unknowing Written by an anonymous 14th-century author, The Cloud of Unknowing was originally prepared for cloistered monks, yet it has found centuries of readers from all walks of life. This scholarly yet accessible volume includes two classics of medieval Christian contemplative spirituality — essential reading for anyone seeking to deepen their relationship with God through the practice of silent prayer.

The Complete Introduction to The Devout Life De Sales’ classic has been described as “a masterpiece of psychology, practical morality, and common sense” and, after The Bible and The Imitation of Christ, is the widest read spiritual book of all time. Unlike many others, Devout Life was written specifically for lay persons and it demonstrates a rare sensitivity to the demands of life in a world that is often antagonistic to spirituality. In this first-of-its-kind edition, Fr. John-Julian offers a fresh translation, a most thorough historical introduction, and notes explaining points of language and theology along the way.

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