D. Antonio Alves Martins: bispo de Vizeu: esboço biographico

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Castelo Branco, Camilo, 1825-1890

Language:

Portuguese

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Edition:

Segunda edição

Other Title:

D. António Alves Martins: bispo de Viseu: esboço biográfico

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Language Note:

• Este livro eletrónico usa a ortografia da edição em papel do século XIX. Para ajudar o Project Gutenberg a atualizar a ortografia desta obra, visite a página http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/PT_Ortografia .
• This ebook uses 19th century spelling

Summary:

"D. Antonio Alves Martins: bispo de Vizeu: esboço biographico" by Camillo Castelo Branco is a biography written in the late 19th century. This book presents a detailed account of the life and achievements of D. Antonio Alves Martins, a significant figure in the religious and political landscape of Portugal during his time. The book not only chronicles his personal journey but also contextualizes his contributions within the larger narrative of Portuguese history, highlighting the intersection of faith and politics. The biography delves into Alves Martins' early life, beginning with his humble origins and his initial foray into religious life with the Third Order of St. Francis. The narrative follows his rise through theological studies, his involvement in various political movements, and the challenges he faced as a liberal thinker during a tumultuous period in Portuguese history. The book also covers his eventual appointment as the Bishop of Viseu, detailing his pastoral duties and the moral dilemmas he encountered, particularly in relation to the infallibility of the papacy and his refusal to endorse doctrines he did not believe in. Throughout the biography, the author paints a portrait of a principled and devoted individual who navigated the complexities of his faith and societal responsibilities, ultimately leaving a lasting legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

• Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images of public domain material from Google Book Search)
• Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images of public domain material from Google Book Search)

Notes:

• Reading ease score: 33.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
• Release date is 2009-07-15