Karl Giftschütz

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Karl Giftschütz (born February 13, 1753 in Vienna , † January 3, 1831 in Vienna) was an Austrian teacher, Catholic priest and writer of edification.

Life

Karl Giftschütz was the son of poor parents and a younger brother of the pastoral theologian Franz Giftschütz . He attended the Jesuit college in Vienna and had the honor of holding a public disputation at the university's expense after completing his philosophical studies. After studying law with Staatsrat von Martini at the University of Vienna, in 1772 he entered the priestly house at the Vienna Metropolitan Church of St. Stephan under the Prince Archbishop and Cardinal von Miggazi , and like his brother studied theology for four years at the university, where he 1776 graduated as bachelor and licentiate in theology. He was ordained a priest on March 14, 1777 and in the same year came to St. Veit near Vienna as a cooperator, and in 1785 to Tulln in the same capacity.

In 1789 he took over as director of the Zollerische Hauptschule in the Vienna suburb of Neubau , where he stayed for over 40 years. In 1803 the emperor appointed him director of a poor district at the kk charities. On May 17, 1816, he received a decree of praise from the Emperor for his zeal for service and on December 1, 1818, without a request for reward for his services to the school system, the title of Imperial Councilor. On December 9, 1828, he received the Great Gold Medal of Merit with Chain.

He wrote several edifying and catechetical writings, also for children.

Works

  • Short speech to encourage his confreres in the general armament for war against France. Vienna: John 1797
  • Speech with France following the public announcement of the signed peace preliminary articles. Ibid 1797
  • Biblical narratives of the Old Testament with added notes and moral teachings for children. Vienna: Heubner. 4th edition, 1812
  • Guide to Catechetical Religious Education for Adult Youth. Ibid, 5th edition, 1816
  • Brief reflections from a thoughtful Christian. Ibid, 3rd edition, 1816
  • Collection of various poems with pens and notes along with a short reminder about the peculiarities of verse construction. Ibid, 4th edition 1815
  • Brief history of the origin and constitution of the von Zollerische Hauptschule in Vienna. Vienna: Kurzböck, 1803, 1823
  • Prayer book for use by Catholic Christians. Vienna: Geistinger, 2nd edition, 1814
  • First instruction of children in the Christian religion, ibid., 1814, 3rd edition
  • The Life of Jesus for Children, Ibid., 3rd edition, 1816
  • Samples of letters with various contents, ibid., 3rd edition, 1817
  • Collection of various poems for use in the ordinary memory and understanding exercises in German schools. Vienna: Heubner, 1818
  • The catholic religious doctrine presented in context, 1st and 2nd volume. Vienna: Geistinger, 2nd edition, 1814
  • Book of edification for children in addition to the usual devotional exercises for domestic or public worship. Ibid, 1815
  • Declaration of the Sunday Gospels and those of the Lord's High Feasts, ibid., 1818
  • David's penance psalms circumscribed. Vienna: Heubner, 1819
  • Reward book for the students in the repeat schools. Promoted to print at the instigation of the highly praiseworthy kk state government. Ibid, 1820
  • Brief instruction about the duties of parents towards their children and children towards their parents. Ibid, 1820
  • Declaration of the Gospels on all required Fey days throughout the year. Vienna: Geistinger, 1820

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SURNAME Poison Protection, Karl
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Austrian teacher, Catholic priest and writer of edification
DATE OF BIRTH February 13, 1753
PLACE OF BIRTH Vienna
DATE OF DEATH January 3, 1831
Place of death Vienna