Life Of James Cardinal Gibbons (1911)

By Allen Sinclair Will

Book Overview

The Life of James Cardinal Gibbons is a biographical work written by Allen S. Will in 1911. The book details the life and career of James Gibbons, an American prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the Archbishop of Baltimore from 1877 until his death in 1921. The book begins by providing background information on Gibbons' early life, including his upbringing in Baltimore and his education at St. Charles College and St. Mary's Seminary. It then goes on to describe his ordination as a priest in 1861 and his subsequent work as a pastor and educator in various parishes throughout Maryland.The bulk of the book focuses on Gibbons' tenure as Archbishop of Baltimore, during which he became a prominent figure in American Catholicism and played a key role in shaping the Church's response to various social and political issues of the time. The book covers Gibbons' involvement in the labor movement, his advocacy for the rights of immigrants and African Americans, and his efforts to promote Catholic education and religious tolerance.Throughout the book, Will presents Gibbons as a compassionate and progressive leader who worked tirelessly to promote the values of the Catholic Church while also engaging with the broader American society. The book concludes with a summary of Gibbons' legacy and impact on the Church and American society as a whole.Overall, The Life of James Cardinal Gibbons is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most influential Catholic leaders in American history.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: 116410554X
• ISBN13: 9781164105541
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 460 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"