GIANTS OF THE FAITH

by John A. O'Brien ‧ RELEASE DATE: Nov. 21, 1957

Father O'Brien, long known for his popular convert stories, focusses on only six converts in this book, six of the greatest of all times, St. Paul, St. Augustine, Cardinal Newman, G.K. Chesterton, Orestes Brownson and Isaac Necker, the founder of the Paulists. In semi-popular style, basing his material on the best sources, the author sets forth the life, works and influence on history of each of his subjects, with evident regard for historical scholarship, just judgment and intelligent appeal for the reader's admiration and emulation of the virtues of the men he has to discuss. They were all very different in many respects among themselves and lived in different kinds of circumstances, but they were many-faceted giants of faith, intellect and saintly action. Their backgrounds are all interesting and their personal characters and influence striking. Each of the six essays is a truly informative, penetrating and inspiring study communicated in a lively, direct and interesting style.

Pub Date: Nov. 21, 1957

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Doubleday-Hanover

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Nov. 1, 1957

Categories: NONFICTION