A Minister Of The World (1899)

By Caroline Atwater Mason

Book Overview

A Minister Of The World is a novel written by Caroline Atwater Mason and published in 1899. The story revolves around the life of a young minister named Arthur Stoddard, who is sent to a small town in New England to serve as the pastor of the local church. Arthur is a devout and earnest young man who is determined to make a positive impact on the community and help his congregation grow in faith.However, he soon finds himself struggling to balance his religious duties with the demands of the secular world. He is drawn into the lives of his parishioners, who are dealing with a variety of personal and social issues, including poverty, illness, and addiction. At the same time, he becomes involved in the town's political and social scene, where he must navigate the complex relationships and power struggles of the local elite.As Arthur becomes more and more involved in the lives of his parishioners and the town, he begins to question his own beliefs and values. He must grapple with issues of faith, morality, and social justice as he tries to reconcile his religious calling with the realities of the world around him.A Minister Of The World is a thoughtful and engaging novel that explores the complexities of faith, community, and social responsibility. Mason's vivid descriptions and nuanced characters bring the world of small-town New England to life, and her exploration of the challenges facing a young minister in the late 19th century is both insightful and thought-provoking.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: 1163965936
• ISBN13: 9781163965931
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 166 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"