Monsieur Vincent: A Sketch Of A Christian Social Reformer Of The Seventeenth Century (1901)

By James Granville Adderley

Book Overview

Monsieur Vincent: A Sketch Of A Christian Social Reformer Of The Seventeenth Century is a book written by James Granville Adderley in 1901. The book is a biography of Saint Vincent de Paul, a French Catholic priest who lived in the seventeenth century and is known for his work in helping the poor and marginalized. The book provides a detailed account of Vincent de Paul's life, including his childhood, his calling to the priesthood, and his work with the poor. The author also explores Vincent de Paul's role in founding the Congregation of the Mission, a religious order dedicated to serving the poor, and the Daughters of Charity, a group of women who also worked to help the poor.Throughout the book, Adderley emphasizes Vincent de Paul's commitment to Christian values and his belief in the importance of social reform. He also highlights Vincent de Paul's contributions to the development of modern social welfare programs, including the establishment of hospitals and orphanages.Overall, Monsieur Vincent: A Sketch Of A Christian Social Reformer Of The Seventeenth Century is a comprehensive and engaging biography of a remarkable historical figure. It provides valuable insights into the life and work of Vincent de Paul and his lasting impact on society.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: 1104297817
• ISBN13: 9781104297817
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"