The Life Of Monseigneur Berneux (1872) - Frederic Pichon - Bog

The Life of Monseigneur Berneux is a biographical book written by Frederic Pichon in 1872. The book details the life of Monseigneur Berneux, a French Catholic bishop who served as a missionary in Korea during the late 19th century. The book begins by providing a brief background of Berneux's early life and education before delving into his missionary work in Korea. Pichon describes the challenges that Berneux faced in his mission, including the hostility of the Korean government towards Christianity and the danger posed by bandits in the region. The book also details Berneux's efforts to establish a Catholic community in Korea and his eventual martyrdom at the hands of Korean authorities in 1866. The book provides a detailed account of Berneux's life and work, offering insight into the challenges faced by Catholic missionaries in Korea during the 19th century. Overall, The Life of Monseigneur Berneux is a fascinating historical account of a remarkable individual and his contributions to the spread of Christianity in Korea.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.