The Life of St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori: Bishop of St. Agatha of the Goths and Founder of the Congregation of the Holy Redeemer is a biographical work written by Antonio Tannoja and first published in 1855. The book tells the story of St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori, an Italian Catholic bishop and theologian who lived from 1696 to 1787.St. Alphonsus was born into a noble family and received a thorough education in theology, law, and philosophy. He went on to become a successful lawyer before experiencing a spiritual awakening and deciding to become a priest. St. Alphonsus went on to found the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer, a Catholic religious order focused on preaching and mission work.The book covers St. Alphonsus' life in detail, including his struggles with illness, his work as a bishop, and his many accomplishments in the field of theology. It also includes anecdotes and stories about St. Alphonsus' interactions with other important figures in the Catholic Church of his time.Overall, The Life of St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori is a comprehensive and engaging biography of a significant figure in Catholic history. It provides insight into the life and work of a man who made a lasting impact on the Church and continues to be revered by Catholics around the world.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.