{"product_id":"the-mystical-city-of-god-a-popular-abridgment","title":"The Mystical City of God: A Popular Abridgment","description":"\u003cp\u003eBy Venerable Mary of Agreda · Published by TAN Books\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Mystical City of God: A Popular Abridgment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epresents an accessible introduction to one of the most celebrated works of Catholic mystical literature. Drawn from the monumental four-volume masterpiece of Venerable Mary of Agreda, this single-volume edition offers readers the most captivating portions of her mystical visions concerning the Blessed Virgin Mary, the hidden life of Jesus Christ, and the unfolding drama of salvation history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilled with vivid contemplative detail, this abridgment explores the creation of the world, the rebellion of Lucifer, the ministry of the holy angels, the hidden years of Christ and His Blessed Mother, and the mysteries surrounding the Apocalypse. While the Church regards private revelations as aids to devotion rather than additions to Divine Revelation, generations of Catholics have turned to this classic to deepen their meditation on Scripture, grow in love for Our Lady, and contemplate God's providential plan with renewed wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat This Book Offers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Classic Made Accessible:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAn abridged edition of the renowned four-volume masterpiece in a single readable volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarian Contemplation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRich meditations on the life, virtues, and mission of the Blessed Virgin Mary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHidden Life of Christ:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSpiritual reflections on the earthly life of Jesus beyond the Gospel narratives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavenly Mysteries:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eInsightful devotional accounts of creation, angels, demons, the Apocalypse, and God's providential plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeepen Marian Devotion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGrow in love for the Mother of God through prayerful contemplation of her life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnter Salvation History:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eReflect more deeply on God's work from creation through redemption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrengthen Your Prayer Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUse the author's mystical reflections as an aid to meditation and devotion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEncounter Catholic Mysticism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDiscover one of the Church's most influential devotional classics in an approachable format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContemplate Eternal Realities:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eReflect on heaven, angels, spiritual warfare, and God's divine providence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom the Tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis beloved spiritual classic invites readers to contemplate the mysteries of Christ and His Blessed Mother with greater reverence, wonder, and love, always in harmony with the Church's understanding that private revelation serves devotion rather than adding to the deposit of faith.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIntended Audience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume is ideal for Catholics devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary, readers interested in Catholic mystical spirituality, and anyone seeking a more contemplative understanding of salvation history. It is especially well suited for those who have wanted to experience\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Mystical City of God\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebut prefer a more approachable single-volume edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the complete four-volume work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This edition is a carefully prepared abridgment that gathers the most significant and spiritually enriching portions of the original into a single volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould this be read as history?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The Church regards Venerable Mary of Agreda's visions as private revelation intended to foster devotion and meditation rather than to supplement Sacred Scripture or provide definitive historical accounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this book suitable for prayer and meditation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Many readers use this work as a devotional companion to deepen their contemplation of Christ, Our Lady, and the mysteries of salvation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Blessed Virgin Mary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHer life, virtues, and unique role in salvation history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Hidden Life of Christ:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePrayerful contemplation of Our Lord's earthly life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavenly Mysteries:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCreation, angels, demons, and the unseen spiritual world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContemplative Devotion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGrowing closer to Christ through meditation rooted in Catholic mystical tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"productView-info\"\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"productView-info-name imprint\"\u003eImprint: \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTAN Books\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"productView-info\"\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"productView-info-name pages\"\u003ePages: \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e624\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"productView-info\"\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"productView-info-name publication-date\"\u003ePublication Date: \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e1\/1\/2012\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"productView-info\"\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"productView-info-name product-format\"\u003eProduct Format: \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePaperbound\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"productView-info\"\u003e\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"productView-info\"\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"productView-info-name\"\u003eHeight: \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e8.50\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"productView-info\"\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"productView-info-name\"\u003eWidth: \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e5.50\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TAN Books and Publishers, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49055666143451,"sku":"126","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2117\/2365\/files\/345862_source_1744048472.jpg?v=1785605988","url":"https:\/\/catholicbookandgifts.com\/products\/the-mystical-city-of-god-a-popular-abridgment","provider":"Catholic Book \u0026 Gift Store ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}