02466cam a22003133u 4500 22269 UtSlPG 20260610133519.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BX Guyon, Jeanne Marie Bouvier de la Motte, 1648-1717 The Autobiography of Madame Guyon Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-08-08 Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Autobiography of Madame Guyon" by Jeanne Marie Bouvier de la Motte Guyon is a reflective spiritual memoir written in the late 17th century. The narrative focuses on the author’s life journey, detailing her deep Christian devotion and the profound spiritual experiences she encountered, including her struggles with societal and religious oppression due to her faith. Guided by a quest for divine knowledge and connection, the book seeks to illuminate her relationship with God, presenting her insights on spirituality and inner transformation. The opening of the autobiography presents a rich introduction to Madame Guyon's life, highlighting her struggles and triumphs in pursuing a deep spiritual life amidst adversity. She reflects on her early childhood, marked by health challenges and a lack of maternal affection, while hinting at an innate inclination toward faith and devotion that guided her path. Early experiences in convents, encounters with significant religious figures, and her aspirations to understand God's will are detailed as she navigates a tumultuous life filled with family challenges and societal expectations. Through her narrative, she indicates a profound awareness of her flaws, the transformative power of divine love, and the importance of recognizing God within oneself, laying the groundwork for the deeper spiritual lessons that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Guyon, Jeanne Marie Bouvier de La Motte, 1648-1717 Catholics -- France -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22269 63413 63413