Saint Isaac and the Indians | Kolbe Academy Catholic Classical Curriculum
Saint Isaac Jogues and the Indians tells the story of the seventeenth-century Jesuit missionary who brought the Gospel to the native peoples of North America along the St. Lawrence River. Leaving France behind, Isaac Jogues entered an unfamiliar and often dangerous world, learning new languages and customs in order to preach, teach, and serve.
During intertribal conflict he was captured and endured imprisonment and severe suffering. Despite hardship and eventual escape, he chose to return to the mission field, where he ultimately gave his life as a martyr. His witness reflects both missionary zeal and steadfast fidelity under trial.
Written as a historical narrative, the biography presents the realities of early missionary work in North America while exploring themes of sacrifice, perseverance, and Christian charity. It offers students an account of faith lived in demanding circumstances and introduces an important figure in the history of the Church in the New World.
Courses this book is used in:
- English and Literature 8 Foundations:
- Online