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The Yankee Paul: Isaac Thomas Hecker

The Yankee Paul: Isaac Thomas Hecker

Holden, Vincent F.

Hardcover

Religious BiographiesFiction AnthologiesCatholicism

ISBN10: 125827051X
ISBN13: 9781258270513
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Apr 7 2012
Pages: 540
Weight: 1.95
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Yankee Paul: Isaac Thomas Hecker is a biography written by Vincent F. Holden. The book is a comprehensive account of the life of Isaac Thomas Hecker, who was a prominent figure in American Catholicism during the 19th century. Hecker was born in New York City in 1819 and was raised in a Protestant family. However, he converted to Catholicism in his early adulthood and went on to become a Catholic priest.The book explores Hecker's life and his contributions to American Catholicism. Hecker was a key figure in the Americanist movement, which sought to reconcile Catholicism with American culture and values. He was also a founder of the Paulist Fathers, a religious order dedicated to evangelizing in the United States.Holden's biography delves into Hecker's personal life, his relationships with other prominent figures in American Catholicism, and his theological ideas. The book is well-researched, drawing on a variety of sources including Hecker's own writings, letters, and diaries. It provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Hecker, his life, and his legacy.Overall, The Yankee Paul: Isaac Thomas Hecker is an engaging and informative biography that sheds light on an important figure in American Catholicism. It will be of interest to anyone interested in the history of American religion, Catholicism, or the intersection of religion and culture in the United States.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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