![]() ![]() As a scholar, he authored several books, The Quest of the Historical Jesus, his best known. In addition, he became a superb organist, as well as one of the most outstanding authorities on Johann Sebastian Bach-his life and music. At age nine, however, things began to change: he discovered the Bible as a storybook and also became attentive to music, particularly the organ.Įventually, he obtained two doctorates, one in theology, the other in philosophy. He often refused to participate in school, failing to finish assignments, more interested in nature, roaming the fields that surrounded his house and village. ![]() Enjoying a happy childhood, he showed little promise. Though he is all but forgotten today, those who acquaint themselves with his life and work will reap a rich harvest of insight and encouragement.Īlbert Schweitzer was born in 1875 to a Protestant minister in Kayserberg, then part of Germany, now belonging to France. ![]() He claimed “to make his life his argument.” In other words: “look at my life, and you’ll discover a potent argument for following Christ.” To me, Schweitzer is one of the great heroes of the faith. ![]()
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