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ALBERT SCHWBITZER: Life and Message by Magnus Ratter

ALBERT SCHWBITZER: Life and Message

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Publisher: Beacon Press

Few men of our generation have a claim to greatness that is as universally recognised as that of Albert Schweitzer. Upon his recent visit to the United States he was hailed as ""the greatest man in the world"", ""a legendary figure"". The foremost living interpreter of and a great organist and organ builder, a philosopher of high standing, a theologian whose works are recognised classics, a pastor who had endeared himself to his people, Dr. Schweitzer turned his back upon all of these brilliant careers and at age 30 studied medicine in order to bury himself in the heart of Africa to bring medical and surgical ser-