The Pastor Of Gegenburg (1854)

By Thomas Constable And Company and Thomas Constable & Co

Book Overview

The Pastor of Gegenburg is a historical novel written by Thomas Constable and Company in 1854. Set in Germany during the 16th century, the book follows the story of a young pastor named Paul Gerhardt who is sent to the small town of Gegenburg to serve as the new minister. Gerhardt faces many challenges in his new role, including a lack of resources and a congregation that is resistant to change. Despite these obstacles, Gerhardt is determined to bring the word of God to the people of Gegenburg and to help them in any way he can. As the story unfolds, Gerhardt becomes embroiled in a number of conflicts with the town's ruling class, who are opposed to his teachings and his efforts to improve the lives of the poor. Along the way, Gerhardt also faces personal struggles, including his own doubts and fears about his faith.Throughout the novel, Constable explores themes of faith, love, and the struggle for social justice. The Pastor of Gegenburg is a powerful and thought-provoking work that offers a glimpse into the challenges faced by those who seek to spread the word of God and improve the lives of others.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: 1104501201
• ISBN13: 9781104501204
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"