Description: This book delves into the life of Pedro Claver, a Spanish Jesuit priest renowned for his unwavering dedication to the spiritual welfare of enslaved Africans in 17th-century Cartagena, Colombia. Born in Spain around 1581, Claver was moved by the plight of these enslaved people and dedicated his life to their service, becoming known as the "Apostle of the Slaves." The author explores Claver's tireless efforts to spread the Christian faith among the enslaved, often facing resistance and hostility from slave owners. Through vivid accounts and historical analysis, the book sheds light on the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade and the resilience of those who endured its brutalities. Claver's unwavering faith and his compassionate approach to ministry challenged the prevailing societal norms and inspired others to join his mission. His legacy as a champion of human rights and social justice continues to inspire present-day efforts to combat modern forms of slavery and oppression. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: Spanish
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Book Title: Vida Del Gran Siervo de Dios el V. P. Pedro Claver de la Compañia de Jesús, Llamado el Apostol de Los Negros : Sacado de Los Procesos Auténticos Formados para Su Canonización Por el P. Longaro Odi, de la Dicha Compañía, y Traducida Del Idioma Italian
Number of Pages: 360 Pages
Language: Spanish
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Topic: Christianity / General
Item Height: 0.8 in
Publication Year: 2018
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Religion
Item Weight: 17 Oz
Author: Longaro Oddi
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback