Life of Father Hecker by Walter Elliott

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Author Elliott, Walter, 1842-1928
Title Life of Father Hecker
Note Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Life of Father Hecker" by Walter Elliott is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The book details the life and influence of Isaac Thomas Hecker, a prominent figure in American Catholicism, highlighting his dedication to social reform and his journey towards spirituality. The narrative explores Hecker's upbringing, his strong bond with his mother, and his eventual role in shaping the Catholic Church's engagement with American society. The opening of the book introduces the reader to Hecker's early life, beginning with his family's immigration to America from Germany and establishing their new life in New York. The narrative sets a foundation for understanding Hecker's character, depicting his strong familial ties, the influence of his religious mother, and the challenges he faced growing up in a rapidly changing society. We learn of his early aspirations, his aversion to emotional expressions of faith, and an innate drive toward social justice, foreshadowing his later religious transformation. The initial chapters establish the importance of Hecker's formative experiences as a precursor to his influential role within the Catholic Church and his commitment to uplifting others. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
Subject Hecker, Isaac Thomas, 1819-1888
Subject Paulist Fathers -- United States -- Biography
Subject Catholic Church -- United States -- History -- 19th century
Subject Catholic converts -- United States -- Biography
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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