Publisher's Synopsis
Tong-King et martyr, ou vie du vénérable Jean-Louis Bonnard, missionnaire au Tong-King, décapité pour la foi le 1er mai 1852 recounts the life and martyrdom of Jean-Louis Bonnard, a French Catholic missionary who was executed in Tong-King (present-day Vietnam) in 1852. Written by a priest of the diocese of Lyon, the biography details Bonnard's missionary work, his unwavering faith, and the circumstances surrounding his death. This historical account provides insight into the challenges faced by missionaries in 19th-century Vietnam and the religious persecution that occurred during that period. This biography serves as a testament to Bonnard's dedication and sacrifice.
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