Life Of Pastor Fliedner Of Kaiserwerth (1867) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437080070)

The book ""Life Of Pastor Fliedner Of Kaiserwerth"" was written by Catherine Winkworth in 1867. It is a biographical account of the life of Pastor Theodor Fliedner, who was a German Lutheran pastor and social reformer. Fliedner is best known for founding the Kaiserwerth Deaconess Institute in 1836, which trained women to become nurses and care for the sick and needy. The book details Fliedner's early life and education, his religious conversion, and his work as a pastor in the town of Kaiserwerth. It also explores his efforts to improve the lives of the poor and sick, including the establishment of the Deaconess Institute and his work with prisoners and prostitutes. Winkworth's account of Fliedner's life is based on her personal knowledge of him and his work, as well as interviews with his family and colleagues. She paints a vivid portrait of a man who was deeply committed to his faith and to helping others, and who worked tirelessly to improve the lives of those around him. Overall, ""Life Of Pastor Fliedner Of Kaiserwerth"" is a fascinating and inspiring account of one man's dedication to social reform and his efforts to make the world a better place. It offers a unique glimpse into the life and work of a pioneering figure in the history of nursing and social welfare.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: Catherine Winkworth
ISBN-10: 1437080073
ISBN-13: 9781437080070
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 220
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.46d