Georg Sverdrup, The Man And His Message 1848-1907: A Biographical Sketch

By Andreas Helland

Book Overview

Georg Sverdrup, The Man And His Message 1848-1907: A Biographical Sketch by Andreas Helland is a book that provides an in-depth look at the life and work of Georg Sverdrup, a prominent Norwegian theologian and educator. The book covers Sverdrup's life from his birth in 1848 to his death in 1907, focusing on his contributions to Norwegian society and his impact on the Norwegian Lutheran Church.The author, Andreas Helland, provides a detailed account of Sverdrup's upbringing, education, and career, highlighting his role in the establishment of the Norwegian Lutheran Church and his work as a professor of theology at the University of Oslo. Helland also explores Sverdrup's views on education, politics, and social justice, and how these views informed his work as a theologian and educator.Throughout the book, Helland draws on a range of primary sources, including Sverdrup's personal writings and correspondence, to provide a nuanced and comprehensive portrait of this influential figure. The book is written in an accessible style that will appeal to both scholars and general readers interested in Norwegian history, theology, and education.Overall, Georg Sverdrup, The Man And His Message 1848-1907: A Biographical Sketch is a valuable contribution to the study of Norwegian history and theology, offering a compelling account of one of the country's most influential thinkers and educators.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163156310
• ISBN13: 9781163156315
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"