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Dive into the intriguing life of Madame Guyon, a French mystic and primary advocate of Quietism, which was deemed heretical by the Roman Catholic Church. Experience her resilience as she endured imprisonment from 1695 to 1703 for her controversial book, A Short and Easy Method of Prayer. This rendition of her autobiography, translated by Thomas Taylor Allen, was first published in 1897.

Originally published in 1685, Madame Guyon’s A Short and Easy Method of Prayer is a timeless classic in Christian mysticism that has inspired renowned figures like John Wesley and Charles Spurgeon. In this concise work, Madame Guyon introduces her unique ‘unmethodical method,’ offering a simple yet profound approach for anyone to connect with God at any moment and in any situation. (Summary by Jordan)

Jeanne-Marie Bouvier de la Motte-Guyon (commonly known as Madame Guyon) (April 13, 1648 - June 9, 1717) was a French mystic and one of the key advocates of Quietism. Quietism was considered heretical by the Roman Catholic Church, and she was imprisoned from 1695 to 1703 after publishing a book on the topic, A Short and Easy Method of Prayer. This translation is by Thomas Taylor Allen was first published in 1897. Allen's dates are unknown. (Summary from Wikipedia.)