The Red Vineyard by B. J. Murdoch
"The Red Vineyard" by Rev. B. J. Murdoch is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of World War I, it chronicles the experiences of a Catholic chaplain who serves among soldiers and faces the trials of war while maintaining his faith. The narrative highlights themes of spirituality, sacrifice, and the bond between faith and duty as he navigates the complexities of serving those in need onthe front lines. At the start of the story, the protagonist, a priest, expresses his eagerness to serve as a chaplain, which is met with mixed reactions from his fellow priests, reflecting the tension between military duty and the peaceful teachings of Christ. Through conversations and thoughtful reflections, he contemplates the challenges of the upcoming war and his role in ministering to the soldiers. As the narrative unfolds, he receives permission from the Bishop to serve, and the audience is introduced to the emotions and camaraderie of the military environment, setting the stage for the profound experiences that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Murdoch, B. J. (Benedict Joseph), 1886-1973 |
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| LoC No. | 23011554 |
| Title | The Red Vineyard |
| Original Publication | United States: The Torch Press,1923. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, Canadian |
| Subject | Murdoch, B. J. (Benedict Joseph), 1886-1973 |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Chaplains -- Canada -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 68063 |
| Release Date | May 13, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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