A Memoir Of Felix Neff: Pastor Of The High Alps

By William Stephen Gilly

Book Overview

""A Memoir of Felix Neff: Pastor of the High Alps"" is a biographical account of the life and work of Felix Neff, a Swiss Protestant pastor who served in the remote and mountainous regions of the French Alps in the early 19th century. Written by William Stephen Gilly, a close friend and colleague of Neff, the book chronicles Neff's mission to bring the gospel to the isolated communities of the Alps, his struggles with poverty and illness, and his unwavering commitment to his faith and his flock. Through anecdotes and personal recollections, Gilly paints a vivid picture of Neff's character, his tireless efforts to improve the lives of his parishioners, and the profound impact he had on the people he served. The book also provides a glimpse into the social and political context of the era, including the tensions between the Catholic and Protestant communities in the region, and the broader religious and cultural changes sweeping across Europe at the time. Overall, ""A Memoir of Felix Neff"" is a touching and inspiring tribute to a remarkable individual whose legacy continues to resonate today.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163281298
• ISBN13: 9781163281291
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"