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WSJHS |
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Portrait doll of humanitarian Albert Schweitzer, head painted w/ sandy light coloured hair and handle bar moustache- wears black felt suit, white cotton shirt, black soustache bow tie, black seed buttons, brown leather shoes, and a chain around his neck.
Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965) theolgian and physician received the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize for his "reverence for life" as expressed in founding the Lambarene Hospital in Gabon, wes central Africa. Schweitazer quest to discover an ethical philosphy and make it available to all mankind is reflected in this quote: "Until he extends his circle of compassion to include all living things man will not find peace."
Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965), German-born theologian, philosopher, musicologist, medical missionary, and Nobel laureate. His book Von Reimarus zu Wrede (1906; The Quest of the Historical Jesus) established him as a world figure in theological studies. In this and other works he stressed the eschatological views (concerned with the consummation of history) of Jesus and St. Paul, asserting that their attitudes were formed by expectation of the imminent end of the world. During these years Schweitzer also became an accomplished musician. In 1905 Schweitzer announced his intention to become a mission doctor in order to devote himself to philanthropic work, and in 1913 he became a doctor of medicine. In Lambaréné in the Gabon province Schweitzer, with the help of the natives, built his hospital, which he equipped and maintained. Schweitzer returned to Africa in 1924 to rebuild the derelict hospital. By 1963 there were 350 patients with their relatives at the hospital. Schweitzer never entirely abandoned his musical or scholarly interests. He published works, gave lectures and organ recitals throughout Europe, made recordings, and resumed his editing of Bach's works. Despite the occasional criticisms of Schweitzer's medical practice as being autocratic and primitive, and despite the opposition sometimes raised against his theological works, his influence continues to have a strong moral appeal, frequently serving as a source of encouragement for other medical missionaries. |
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Dolls, portrait |
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