Christian Social Reform: Program Outlined by Its Pioneer, William Emmanuel Baron Von Ketteler, Bishop of Mainz (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Name: Christian Social Reform: Program Outlined by Its Pioneer, William Emmanuel Baron Von Ketteler, Bishop of Mainz (Classic Reprint)
Author: George Metlake
ISBN: 9780332979069

George Metlake

9780332979069: Christian Social Reform: Program Outlined by Its Pioneer, William Emmanuel Baron Von Ketteler, Bishop of Mainz (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0332979067 ISBN 13: 9780332979069

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore the life of a pioneering Catholic social reformer and how faith shaped modern labor action.

This work frames the public and private efforts of Wilhelm Emmanuel von Ketteler, a 19th‑century bishop whose ideas helped guide church teaching into social policy.

This edition presents a comprehensive portrait of his enduring influence. It connects his scholarship, church leadership, and practical programs to the labor reforms and Catholic social thought that echoed into the next century.

Understand how Ketteler tied Catholic doctrine to real-world solutions for workers and families.
See the role of the church in charity, education, and supporting the vulnerable in society.
Learn about early labor protections and the debates surrounding them in historical government halls.
Discover how his ideas influenced Leo XIII’s famous encyclical and later social reform movements.

Ideal for readers of history, religion, and social policy who want a clear, accessible view of how faith-driven reform has shaped the modern world.

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