The Martyrs of the Mohawk

By T. J. Campbell and Reverend T J Campbell S.J.

Book Overview

The Martyrs of the Mohawk is a historical book written by T.J. Campbell. The book tells the story of the Jesuit missionaries who worked among the Mohawk people in the 17th century. The Mohawk were a Native American tribe who lived in what is now New York state. The Jesuit missionaries were trying to convert the Mohawk to Christianity, but they faced many challenges, including language barriers, cultural differences, and resistance from some members of the tribe.Despite these challenges, the Jesuits were able to establish a mission among the Mohawk and convert many of them to Christianity. However, their work was not without danger. The Mohawk were known for their fierce resistance to outsiders, and the Jesuits were often in danger of being attacked or killed.The book focuses on the lives of three Jesuit missionaries who were martyred by the Mohawk: Isaac Jogues, Rene Goupil, and John Lalande. These men were tortured and killed for their faith, but their deaths inspired other Jesuits to continue their work among the Mohawk.The Martyrs of the Mohawk is a fascinating and inspiring account of the early Christian missionaries who worked among the Native American tribes of North America. It provides a glimpse into the challenges and dangers faced by these brave men and women, and their remarkable perseverance in the face of adversity.This Book Is A Biography Of Isaac Jogues, Rene Goupil And John Lalande, Who Were Missionaries To The American Indians Of Upstate New York.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: 125806748X
• ISBN13: 9781258067489
• Release Date: July 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"