Publisher's Synopsis
The Conversion of Marie-Alphonse Ratisbonne is a book written by Baron Theodore de Bussieres in 1842. It tells the story of a Jewish man named Marie-Alphonse Ratisbonne, who converted to Catholicism after experiencing a miraculous vision of the Virgin Mary in a church in Rome. Ratisbonne was initially skeptical of Christianity and had no intention of converting, but the vision he experienced changed his life forever. The book details Ratisbonne's life before and after his conversion, including his struggles with his family and the Jewish community, as well as his newfound faith in Catholicism. It also explores the theological and philosophical implications of Ratisbonne's conversion, and the impact it had on the Catholic Church at the time. Overall, The Conversion of Marie-Alphonse Ratisbonne is a powerful and inspiring story of faith, conversion, and the transformative power of religious experience. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity, or in the personal stories of those who have undergone profound spiritual transformations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.