Memoirs Of Augustus Hermann Francke (1831)

The Memoirs of Augustus Hermann Francke is an autobiographical book written by Francke himself and published in 1831. Francke was a German Lutheran theologian, philanthropist, and founder of the Pietist movement. In this book, he narrates his life story, starting from his childhood and early education to his later years as a prominent figure in the religious and philanthropic circles of Germany.Francke's memoirs provide a detailed account of his personal experiences, struggles, and achievements. He talks about his spiritual journey and how he became interested in theology and the Pietist movement. He also describes his travels, including his visit to the Holy Land, and his encounters with various religious figures and intellectuals of his time.The book also sheds light on Francke's philanthropic work, particularly his founding of the Francke Foundations in Halle, Germany. These foundations were dedicated to providing education, healthcare, and social services to the poor and underprivileged. Francke's memoirs provide insights into his vision for these foundations and the challenges he faced in their establishment and operation.Overall, the Memoirs of Augustus Hermann Francke is a valuable historical document that offers a glimpse into the life of a significant figure in German religious and philanthropic history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in theology, philanthropy, and the Pietist movement.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.