Life Of Jean Theophane Venard, Martyr In Tonquin: Or What Love Can Do (1870) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781165448807)

The book ""Life of Jean Theophane Venard, Martyr in Tonquin: Or What Love Can Do"" is a biographical account of the life of Jean Theophane Venard, a French Catholic missionary who was martyred in Tonkin (modern-day Vietnam) in the mid-19th century. The book was written by Venard himself, and was published posthumously in 1870.The book provides a detailed and personal account of Venard's life, from his childhood in France to his decision to become a missionary in Tonkin. It describes his struggles and successes in spreading the Catholic faith in a hostile environment, as well as his eventual capture and imprisonment by Vietnamese authorities.Despite the physical and emotional torture he endured, Venard remained steadfast in his faith and continued to preach the gospel to his fellow prisoners. The book also includes letters that Venard wrote to his family and friends during his imprisonment, which provide insight into his thoughts and feelings during this difficult time.Ultimately, Venard was executed for his beliefs, but his legacy lived on through his writings and the example he set for other Catholic missionaries. ""Life of Jean Theophane Venard, Martyr in Tonquin: Or What Love Can Do"" is a powerful testament to the strength of faith and the enduring power of love.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: Jean Theophane Venard
ISBN-10: 1165448807
ISBN-13: 9781165448807
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d