The Albert Schweitzer Page
This page is about Dr. Albert Schweitzer, the humanitarian,
theologian, missionary, organist, and medical doctor. It contains my
reviews of books by and about Dr. Schweitzer, pointers to related
sites,
and whatever else seems to be relevant.
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- Reviews of and Quotes from Dr. Schweitzer's Books
Each of these books was written by Dr. Schweitzer, or is an
edited collection of his letters. Click on one of the titles below to
see publisher information, a short review, a selection of quotes, and
the table of contents.
- Reviews of and Quotes from Collections of Dr. Schweitzer's Writings
Each of these books is an
edited collection of his writings. Most contain short quotations taken from his
published works. Click on one of the titles below to
see publisher information, a short review, a selection of quotes, and
the table of contents.
- Reviews of and Quotes from Books About Dr. Schweitzer
Each of these books is about Dr. Schweitzer. There are
biographies, memoirs, and discussions of his work. Click on one of the
titles below to see publisher information, a short review, a selection
of quotes, and the table of contents.
- Which book should I read?
A few recommendations for people wondering which of these books by or
about Albert Schweitzer is right for them.
- Newspaper and Magazine Articles By Schweitzer
- Albert Schweitzer's Only Trip to
America
Albert Schweitzer made only a single visit to America, from June 28 to
July 22, 1949. In honor of its fiftieth anniversary, this article
lists his itinerary, reports his impressions of America, and excerpts
his remarks at the Goethe Bicentennial Convocation in Aspen, Colorado.
- The Film Albert Schweitzer
My review of the 1957 film Albert Schweitzer, which won the
1958 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. It is now available on
VHS videotape.
- Recordings of Albert
Schweitzer Playing the Organ
Information on recordings of Albert Schweitzer playing Bach on the
organ.
- Reverence for Life at Lambarene by Dr. Walter Munz
The transcript of a speech by Walter Munz, who worked with Schweitzer at his hospital
in Lambarene in the early 1960s. It provides examples of Schweitzer making the
hard decisions that reverence for life demands.
- The
Albert Schweitzer Medal
Dr. Schweitzer authorized The Animal Welfare
Institute to award a medal in his name for outstanding achievement in
the advancement of animal welfare. This link has a picture of the medal
and a list of winners and their achievements.
- Brief Biography and Theological
Discussion
This brief sidebar article from Bible Review presents
a short biography of Schweitzer and discusses scholarly thought
on Schweitzer's understanding of the historical Jesus.
- Albert Schweitzer's Nobel Peace
Prize Lecture
- International Albert
Schweitzer Foundation
This is the home page of the International Albert Schweitzer Foundation
(their preferred abbreviation is from the French: AISL). It contains
very interesting information on Schweitzer's life and works. It
includes
biographical data on both Dr. and Mrs. Schweitzer, a discussion of
Reverence for Life taken from The
Philosophy of
Civilization and elsewhere, letters between Albert and Helene
Schweitzer, a Lambarene map and staff list, and other stuff. Curiously,
there is little information on the AISL itself. The Web page is
available in English, French, German and Italian.
- Fondation Internationale de Schweitzer de Lambarene (FISL)
This is the managing body of the modern hospital at Lambarene. Founded by Walter Munz in 1974,
its board of directors includes European organizations as well as several Gabonese representatives.
The website is available in French and German.
- The Albert
Schweitzer Fellowship of America
This is the home page of the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship of America.
This organization is the U.S. affiliate of the AISL as well as the governing
board of the current Schweitzer Hospital in Lambarene. Much of their
work involves providing fellowships for medical and health students who
volunteer to work at Lambarene and in the United States. They have also
assisted in establishing an Internet connection at Lambarene. Their Web
site includes information on their work and biographical information on
Schweitzer.
- Origin of the quote that everyone can have his own Lambarene.
- Biographical Sites
- Wikipedia Entry on Albert Schweitzer Wikipedia is a free, open encyclopedia.
- Albert
Schweitzer Bio
- Dr.
Schweitzer's Hospital Fund of Great Britain Supports Schweitzer's hospital in Lambarene
and other projects in the same spirit.
- DR.
ALBERT SCHWEITZER In German Only
- An article
in Humane Religion Magazine about Schweitzer's compassion for animals
- The
Albert Schweitzer Collection of Stephens College
Related Sites
Named After Schweitzer
Here is a list of things or places named after, and perhaps inspired
by, Dr. Schweitzer.
About the Author of This Page
The Albert Schweitzer Page. Send comments to: jnf@pcisys.net / revised April 2007