History of Old St. Joseph's, Philadelphia (1882)

von Martin I. J. Griffin

24 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The History of Old St. Joseph's, Philadelphia is a book written by Martin Ignatius Joseph Griffin in 1882. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Old St. Joseph's Church, one of the oldest Catholic churches in Philadelphia. The author traces the origins of the church back to the early days of the city, when Catholicism was still a relatively new and controversial religion in the United States. He describes the struggles faced by the early Catholic community in Philadelphia, including discrimination and persecution, and how they overcame these obstacles to establish a thriving church that played a significant role in the city's history. The book also includes detailed accounts of the various pastors and notable members of the church over the years, as well as a wealth of historical information about the surrounding neighborhood and the city as a whole. Overall, the History of Old St. Joseph's, Philadelphia is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Catholicism in America, as well as the history of Philadelphia and its role in the development of 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.

• Themen: Lifestyle, Hobbys und Freizeit Heimatkunde, Familiengeschichte, Nostalgie Heimatkunde
• ISBN: 9781104235000
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 02.04.2009
• Größe: 280 x 216 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC