John Of Gerisau (1902)

By John Oxenham

Book Overview

""John of Gerisau"" is a historical novel written by John Oxenham and published in 1902. The story is set in Switzerland during the 16th century and follows the life of John, a peasant boy who becomes a leader of the Swiss Reformation movement. John is raised in poverty and illiteracy, but his intelligence and strong faith lead him to become a disciple of the reformer Huldrych Zwingli. As John grows in his knowledge of scripture and theology, he becomes a powerful preacher and a key figure in the Swiss Reformation. However, his growing influence also attracts the attention of the Catholic Church, which sees him as a threat to their power. The novel follows John's struggles and triumphs as he fights for religious freedom and the rights of the common people. Along the way, he faces persecution, imprisonment, and even death, but his unwavering faith and commitment to his cause inspire others to join him in the struggle. ""John of Gerisau"" is a gripping tale of courage, faith, and the power of conviction in the face of adversity.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: 1166611507
• ISBN13: 9781166611507
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"