The Jesuit Martyrs of North America: Isaac Joques, John De Brebeuf, Gabriel Lalemant, Noel Chabanel, Anthony Daniel, Charles Garnier, Rene Goupil, John Lalande

By John J. Wynne

Book Overview

The Jesuit Martyrs of North America is a book written by John J. Wynne that tells the story of eight Jesuit missionaries who were martyred in North America during the 17th century. The book focuses on the lives of Isaac Jogues, John de Brebeuf, Gabriel Lalemant, Noel Chabanel, Anthony Daniel, Charles Garnier, Rene Goupil, and John Lalande, who were all members of the Society of Jesus. The book describes the Jesuits' mission to evangelize the indigenous people of North America, particularly in the areas of present-day Canada and the United States. It tells of the challenges they faced, including language barriers, cultural differences, and hostile environments. Despite these challenges, the Jesuits were committed to their mission and worked tirelessly to spread the gospel.The book also details the brutal deaths that the Jesuits endured at the hands of the indigenous people they were trying to convert. It describes the torture they endured and the ultimate sacrifice they made for their faith. Overall, The Jesuit Martyrs of North America is a compelling and inspiring account of the courage and dedication of these eight Jesuit martyrs. It is a testament to their faith and their commitment to spreading the gospel, even in the face of extreme 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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436676843
• ISBN13: 9781436676847
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"