Charles Constantine Pise Manuscript
Fonds
Identifier: PIS
Scope and Content
Bound manuscript of Zenosius; or The Pilgrim-convert by Charles Constantine Pise (published in New York by Edward Dunigan, 1845). A book-length apologetical fiction, it tells the story of a protestant named Zenosius who, with the help of angels, visions, and wise priests, finds his way out of the Labyrinth of Sectarianism (also called the Labyrinth of Error) and makes a pilgrimage to Rome.
According to the preface, the book is "not controversial, but explanatory. Its scope is to elucidate the spirit and character of the Church."
According to the preface, the book is "not controversial, but explanatory. Its scope is to elucidate the spirit and character of the Church."
Dates
- [ca. 1845]
Creator
- Pise, Charles Constantine, 1801-1866 (Person)
Language of Materials
English.
Background
Catholic priest; historian; professor at Mt. St. Mary's Seminary and College in Emmitsburg, MD; Chaplain of the U.S. Senate (1832-1833); founder and pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Church in Brooklyn, NY (1850-1866).
Extent
1 volume
- Apologetics -- 19th century Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Catholic converts Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Pise, Charles Constantine, 1801-1866
Creator
- Pise, Charles Constantine, 1801-1866 (Person)
- Title
- Charles Constantine Pise Manuscript
- Subtitle
- Guide
- Author
- University of Notre Dame Archives
- Date
- 2005
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the University of Notre Dame Archives Repository