Olavus Petri: The Church Reformer of Sweden (1918)

Olavus Petri: The Church Reformer of Sweden is a historical biography written by Nils Forsander and published in 1918. The book chronicles the life and work of Olavus Petri, a prominent figure in the Swedish Reformation. Petri was a key player in the establishment of the Lutheran Church in Sweden and was instrumental in translating the Bible into Swedish. The book explores Petri's early life, his education, his conversion to Lutheranism, and his contributions to the Swedish Reformation. It also delves into the political and social context of the time, examining the challenges and opportunities that Petri faced as he worked to reform the Swedish Church. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Forsander brings to life the fascinating story of Olavus Petri and his enduring impact on Swedish religious and cultural history.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.