Sainte Lydwine De Schiedam
1901
Sainte Lydwine De Schiedam
1901
Biographies, History - European, History - Medieval/Middle Ages, Religion/Spirituality
''Sainte Lydwine de Schiedam'' is a biographical account by J.-K. Huysmans, first published in 1901. The book chronicles the life of Sainte Lydwine, a 14th-century mystic, through the narratives of her contemporaries and hagiographers. Set against the backdrop of a tumultuous Europe marked by political strife and the Hundred Years' War, it explores her profound spiritual struggles and miraculous events, highlighting her significance as a beacon of faith during a time of moral decay.
