It was the bedside book of St. Francis de Sales, who became acquainted with it during his studies at Padua in 1588. This book accompanied him all his life. He read it every month in full. He even translated it into French. The bishop of Geneva found the Combat "clear and all practicable". Nevertheless, this rather austere book is not suitable for Christians living in the world. This is why he wrote for them the Introduction to the Devout Life. It should be noted that the 1589 edition contains o