The Life Of Martin Boos (1799)

By Martin Boos

Book Overview

The Life of Martin Boos is a memoir written by Martin Boos himself in 1799. Boos was a German Catholic priest who became a prominent figure in the Catholic Church during the late 18th century. The book chronicles Boos' life, from his childhood in Germany to his ordination as a priest, his involvement in the Catholic Enlightenment, and his eventual excommunication by the Church. Boos was known for his controversial views on the Catholic Church, particularly his rejection of the doctrine of purgatory and his emphasis on the importance of personal faith over religious rituals. His ideas were considered heretical by the Church, and he was eventually forced to leave his position as a priest and was excommunicated. The Life of Martin Boos provides insight into the life of a prominent figure in the Catholic Church during a time of great change and upheaval. It is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of the Catholic Church, as well as for those interested in the development of religious thought during the Enlightenment period.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: 116616800X
• ISBN13: 9781166168001
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"