Albert Schweitzer Books

This book provides the only personal portrait of Schweitzer, here as a young man on a quest to better the lot of humankind, and of the woman who helped to shape that pursuit. Schweitzer was twenty-six and Helene Bresslau twenty-two when they met. He was preparing for an academic life in theology and philosophy, while his skill as a musician supplemented his intellectual work. Helene stepped beyond the conventions of the day by entering the nursing field, by founding a welfare program for single mothers, and fearlessly stating her own opinions. While Schweitzer searched for his path, Bresslau provided the sounding board for many of his ideas.

Focusing on the Epistles to the Romans and Galatians, the book challenges traditional interpretations by exploring Paul’s emphasis on the believer's personal experience with the divine. Albert Schweitzer critiques Luther and the Protestant tradition, offering a fresh perspective that highlights the significance of individual spirituality in understanding Paul's messages. This work invites readers to reconsider the relationship between faith and personal experience in the context of Christian doctrine.

Republishing classic works from the early 1900s and earlier, this collection offers high-quality, affordable editions that preserve the original text and artwork. These scarce books, once hard to find and costly, are now accessible to a wider audience, allowing readers to enjoy timeless literature in a modern format.

Focusing on Bach's life and the musical landscape of his time, this book explores his enduring impact on music. It highlights the scarcity and value of early 20th-century texts, aiming to make these classic works accessible through affordable, high-quality modern editions that preserve the original text and artwork.

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