Father Dominic Barberi (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163151464)

Father Dominic Barberi is a biographical book written by Denis Gwynn that chronicles the life and work of Father Dominic Barberi, an Italian priest who played a significant role in the Catholic Church in England during the 19th century. The book provides a comprehensive account of Barberi's life, including his early years in Italy, his religious vocation, and his eventual journey to England, where he became a prominent figure in the Catholic Church. Throughout the book, Gwynn highlights Barberi's contributions to the Catholic Church in England, including his work in establishing the Passionist Order in the country and his efforts to convert prominent figures to Catholicism, such as John Henry Newman. The book also delves into the political and social climate of England during the 19th century, providing context for Barberi's work and the challenges he faced as a Catholic priest in a predominantly Protestant country.Overall, Father Dominic Barberi is a detailed and insightful biography that sheds light on the life and work of an important figure in the history of the Catholic Church in England. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the religious and political landscape of the time and offers a valuable perspective on the role of Catholicism in English society during the 19th century.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.

Author: Denis Gwynn
ISBN-10: 1163151467
ISBN-13: 9781163151464
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.54d