Episcopate Of Frederic Barker, Bishop Of Sydney And Metropolitan Of Australia (1888)

By William Macquarie Cowper

Book Overview

The book ""Episcopate Of Frederic Barker, Bishop Of Sydney And Metropolitan Of Australia"" was written by William Macquarie Cowper in 1888. It is a comprehensive account of the life and work of Bishop Frederic Barker, who served as the Bishop of Sydney and Metropolitan of Australia from 1884 to 1889. The book details Barker's early life and education, his ordination and early ministry, and his eventual appointment as bishop. It also covers his efforts to improve the state of the church in Australia, including his work to establish new parishes and schools, his efforts to raise funds for the construction of new churches and cathedrals, and his advocacy for the rights of the clergy and laity. The book provides a fascinating insight into the life and times of one of Australia's most influential religious figures, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Anglican Church in Australia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120616689
• ISBN13: 9781120616685
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 446 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"