Christian Social Reform: Program Outlined By Its Pioneer, William Emmanuel Baron Von Ketteler, Bishop Of Mainz (1912) - Couverture rigide

Metlake, George

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1436582733 ISBN 13 : 9781436582735

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

Christian Social Reform: Program Outlined By Its Pioneer, William Emmanuel Baron Von Ketteler, Bishop Of Mainz (1912) is a book written by George Metlake that provides a comprehensive overview of the Christian Social Reform movement in Germany in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the ideas and principles of William Emmanuel Baron Von Ketteler, the Bishop of Mainz, who was a leading figure in the movement. Metlake outlines Ketteler's program for social reform, which was based on the principles of Catholic social teaching and aimed to address the social and economic problems of the time, including poverty, inequality, and exploitation. The book provides a detailed analysis of Ketteler's ideas and their relevance to contemporary debates about social justice and political reform. It also includes a historical overview of the Christian Social Reform movement and its impact on German society and politics. Overall, Christian Social Reform is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of social reform movements and the role of religion in social and political change.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.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

THE whole life of Baron Von Ketteler, the energetic and intrepid Bishop of Mainz, is a story of absorbing interest. I t is the record of a modern apostle who wrought miracles by faith and action. He was a Christian bishop who believed in the divine power and mission of the episcopate; and, aflame with the conviction that he was sent, he went forth and never rested until what he had to do was done. He was the pioneer of Christian social reform. Leo XIII did not disdain to call him his great predecessor, and framed his famous encyclical on Labor along the lines of Von Ketteler's program of action. He realized, as no other man of his day, that in the new order of ·conditions the Chur.ch must not only act, but lead in social action, or lose. He stood alone for years; but he could well stand alone. Later on he moved his world simply by standing firm. He was a living proof of what one resolute mind can accomplish in the face of enormous difficulties. A hostile government, a popular pagan system of social action, the inertia of the many, the excessive haste of some-these were a few of his obstacles. But he triumphed over all of them, and transformed Westphalia and the Rhine provinces into a model Catholic organization for the whole world to imitate. He was a true Catholic bishop. He based all his social principles upon Catholic doctrine. St. Thomas was his guide in the working-out of his practical method of social reform. He loved his Germany - he gave his life for her order and her prosperity, moral and social. And he loved Rome with an enthusiasm which was youthful until death. We are face to face to-day with the conditions which he met and set in order. What he did we must now strive ,to do. His lifework, simply and tellingly told, may well serve as an inspiration and a guide to all who love the Church and our country. Leo found in Von Ketteler's discourses food for lofty consideration. And Pius X has placed a loving tribute upon his honored to'mb. What greater glory could he have than this? Germany and the whole world may well preserve in eternal memory and grateful recognition the words and works of one of the very greatest men of our age, Bishop Von Ketteler.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1436582733
• ISBN 13: 9781436582735
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 264
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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