Publisher's Synopsis
The Conversion of Marie-Alphonse Ratisbonne is a book written by Baron Theodore de Bussieres in 1842. The book tells the true story of a Jewish man named Alphonse Ratisbonne who converted to Catholicism after experiencing a vision of the Virgin Mary.Ratisbonne was a wealthy and successful banker in Paris in the early 19th century. He was a staunch atheist and had no interest in religion. However, one day, he was visiting Rome with his brother and was dared to enter a Catholic church. While inside, he had a vision of the Virgin Mary, which completely changed his life.After his vision, Ratisbonne began to investigate Catholicism and eventually converted to the faith. This caused a great deal of controversy among his family and friends, as well as in the wider Jewish community. However, Ratisbonne remained steadfast in his beliefs and went on to become a Catholic priest.The Conversion of Marie-Alphonse Ratisbonne is a powerful and inspiring story of faith and conversion. It provides a unique insight into the religious and cultural tensions of the time, as well as the personal struggles that Ratisbonne faced in his journey towards Catholicism. Overall, this book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in religious history and the power of faith.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.
