Kaiserwerth - Julius Disselhoff - Bog

Kaiserwerth: The Deaconess Institution of Rhenish Westphalia, Its Origin and Fields of Labor is a historical account of the Kaiserwerth Deaconess Institution in Germany, written by Julius Disselhoff and originally published in 1883. The book provides a detailed history of the institution, from its founding by Theodor Fliedner in 1836 to its expansion and development in the decades that followed. Disselhoff describes the role of the deaconesses in providing care and support for the sick and needy, both in Germany and beyond, and highlights the various fields of labor in which they were active, including hospitals, schools, and missions. The book also includes biographical sketches of several prominent deaconesses, as well as illustrations and photographs of the institution and its work. Overall, Kaiserwerth offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of one of the most influential and innovative institutions of its kind, and sheds light on the important role of women in the field of healthcare and social welfare.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.