The Life of Blessed Martin de Porres (Hardcover)

The Life of Blessed Martin de Porres: Saintly American Negro and Patron of Social Justice is a biographical account of the life of Martin de Porres, a mixed-race Dominican lay brother who lived in Peru during the 16th and 17th centuries. Written by J.C. Kearns, the book explores the life and legacy of this remarkable figure, who is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church.De Porres was born in Lima, Peru in 1579 to a Spanish nobleman and a freed slave of African descent. Despite his mixed-race heritage, he was able to join the Dominican order as a lay brother and became known for his exceptional piety, healing abilities, and devotion to the poor and marginalized.The book traces de Porres' life from his childhood in Lima to his entry into the Dominican order, his work as a healer and miracle worker, and his eventual beatification by the Catholic Church in 1837. It also explores the ways in which de Porres has been celebrated as a symbol of racial harmony and social justice in both Latin America and the United States.Overall, The Life of Blessed Martin de Porres provides a fascinating and inspiring account of a remarkable figure in Catholic history, whose legacy continues to inspire people around the world.This is a new release of the original 1937 edition.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.