The Soul of a Lion: The Life of Dietrich Von Hildebrand

The Soul of a Lion: The Life of Dietrich Von HildebrandDietrich von Hildebrand, widely regarded as one of the great Catholic philosophers of the 20th century, is well known for his numerous books, but, until this present work, not much has been known of his remarkable and inspiring life. Written by his wife, Alice, also a highly respected Catholic thinker, this is a fascinating, moving and, at times, gripping account of a truly great man of the Church who suffered much for the faith. Based on a very long

Dietrich von Hildebrand, widely regarded as one of the great Catholic philosophers of the 20th century, is well-known for his numerous books, but, until this present work, not much has been known of his remarkable and inspiring life. Written by his wife, Alice, also a highly respected Catholic thinker, this is a fascinating, moving and, at times, gripping account of a truly great man of the Church who suffered much for the faith. Based on a very long letter Dietrich wrote to his wife late in his life, it tells his story from his glorious youth with a unique intellectual and cultural formation, his coversion to Catholisism, his great passion for truth and beauty, his extensive writing on Christian philosophy and theology, and his steadfast, determined opposition to Nazism that made him a marked man who miraculously escaped execution. A powerful biography of a relentless fighter against injustice, a devoted son of the Church, a man who had the soul of a lion. Illustrated.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Ignatius Press
Published: 10/01/2000
ISBN: 9780898708011
Pages: 322
Weight: 0.96lbs
Size: 7.98h x 5.30w x 0.97d