Saint Boniface, 680-755 (1902)

Saint Boniface, 680-755 is a historical biography written by Godefroid Kurth that details the life and accomplishments of Saint Boniface, a prominent Christian missionary and martyr who lived during the 8th century. The book covers the early life of Boniface, his education, and his decision to become a missionary. It also delves into his travels throughout Europe, where he established churches, converted pagan populations to Christianity, and worked to reform the church. The book provides a detailed account of Boniface's interactions with various political and religious figures of his time, including Pope Gregory II and Charles Martel, the Frankish ruler. It also explores the challenges Boniface faced in his efforts to spread Christianity, such as opposition from pagan tribes and conflicts within the church itself. Kurth's biography of Saint Boniface is a comprehensive and well-researched work that provides readers with a deeper understanding of the life and legacy of this important historical figure. It is an invaluable resource for those interested in the history of Christianity, missionary work, and the early medieval period.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.