Watchdog On The Rhine: A Story Of St. Peter Canisius (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258500269)

Watchdog on the Rhine: A Story of St. Peter Canisius is a biographical novel written by Genard Greene. The book tells the story of St. Peter Canisius, a Jesuit priest who lived in the 16th century and played a significant role in the Counter-Reformation. The novel is set in Germany during the time of the Reformation, when the Catholic Church was facing a crisis due to the rise of Protestantism. St. Peter Canisius is sent to Germany as a missionary to help re-establish the Catholic Church and bring back the people who had left it. The book follows St. Peter Canisius as he travels through Germany, preaching and teaching the Catholic faith. He faces many challenges, including opposition from Protestants and the difficulty of communicating with people who speak different languages. However, he perseveres and is eventually able to make a significant impact on the Catholic Church in Germany. The book also explores St. Peter Canisius' personal life, including his struggles with illness and his relationships with other Jesuits. It provides a detailed look at the life of a man who devoted himself to the Catholic faith and worked tirelessly to spread it throughout Germany. Overall, Watchdog on the Rhine is a well-researched and engaging novel that offers a fascinating look at the life of St. Peter Canisius and the challenges faced by the Catholic Church during the Reformation.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: Genard Greene
ISBN-10: 1258500264
ISBN-13: 9781258500269
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 10/20/2012
Pages: 140
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d