The Letters of the Late Father George Porter, S. J., Archbishop of Bombay (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Porter, George

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1332833713 ISBN 13 : 9781332833719

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Journey into the heart of a 19th‑century mission and the life of a pioneering archbishop in India. This collection gathers personal letters and diary entries that illuminate faith in action, leadership, and daily life across Bombay, Poona, Allahabad, and beyond during a pivotal era for the church in Asia.

Through intimate notes and reflections, readers glimpse the challenges of ministering to vast, diverse populations, the rhythms of prayer and study, and the steady march toward establishing a structured church presence in India. The book pairs spiritual counsel with behind‑the‑scenes moments of travel, council meetings, and the day‑to‑day realities of church life in a bustling colonial city.

• Firsthand accounts of major church events, including meetings, consecrations, and the building of local institutions.


• Personal notes on health, travel, and the practicalities of managing a vast diocese.


• Observations on the social and religious landscape of India in the late 1800s.


• Reflections on prayer, discernment, and pastoral duties from a Jesuit Archbishop.

Ideal for readers of church history, biographical sketches, and those interested in the Catholic missions and colonial India.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The Letters Of The Late Father George Porter, S. J., Archbishop of Bombay is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1891. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1332833713
• ISBN 13: 9781332833719
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 503
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