Franklin Spencer Spalding: Man And Bishop (1917)

By John Howard Melish

Book Overview

Franklin Spencer Spalding: Man and Bishop is a biography written by John Howard Melish in 1917. The book chronicles the life and achievements of Franklin Spencer Spalding, who was a bishop in the Episcopal Church in the United States of America. Spalding was born in 1865 in Illinois and grew up in a devoutly religious family. He attended the University of Illinois and later studied at the Episcopal Theological School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Spalding's career as a bishop began in 1901 when he was appointed as the Bishop of Salt Lake City. He was known for his progressive views and his efforts to bridge the gap between the Mormon and Protestant communities in Utah. He was also a strong advocate for social justice and worked to improve the lives of the poor and marginalized in his diocese.The book provides a detailed account of Spalding's life and career, including his struggles and successes as a bishop. It also explores his personal life, including his marriage and family. Melish's biography is well-researched and provides a fascinating insight into the life of one of the most influential bishops in the history of the Episcopal Church.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: 116542956X
• ISBN13: 9781165429561
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"