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Life Of Jean Theophane Venard, Martyr In Tonquin: Or What Love Can Do (1870)

Life Of Jean Theophane Venard, Martyr In Tonquin: Or What Love Can Do (1870)

Venard, Jean Theophane
Herbert, Mary Elizabeth

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ISBN10: 1165423766
ISBN13: 9781165423767
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.67
Height: 0.47 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The 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 (present-day Vietnam) in the mid-19th century. The book, written by Venard himself, was published posthumously in 1870.The book begins with Venard's early life and his decision to become a missionary. It then follows his journey to Tonkin, where he faced many challenges and dangers while spreading the Catholic faith. Venard's dedication to his mission and his deep love for the people of Tonkin are highlighted throughout the book.The latter part of the book focuses on Venard's imprisonment and eventual execution by the Vietnamese authorities. Despite the physical and emotional torture he endured, Venard remained steadfast in his faith and continued to preach to his fellow prisoners until his death.The Life of Jean Theophane Venard, Martyr in Tonquin: Or What Love Can Do is a powerful testament to the strength of faith and the power of love in the face of adversity. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Catholic missions and the lives of Christian martyrs.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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