Life Of James De Koven (1899)

By William Cox Pope

Book Overview

The Life of James De Koven, written by William Cox Pope and published in 1899, is a biographical account of the life and work of James De Koven, an American Episcopal priest and theologian. The book traces De Koven's life from his childhood in Connecticut, through his education at Yale and Oxford, to his ministry in various parishes and his leadership of Racine College in Wisconsin.De Koven was known for his strong commitment to the Anglo-Catholic movement within the Episcopal Church, which emphasized the importance of liturgy, sacraments, and tradition. He was also a prolific writer and scholar, publishing numerous articles and books on theology, church history, and liturgy.Throughout the book, Pope highlights De Koven's dedication to his faith and his efforts to promote a more traditional and sacramental approach to worship. He also explores De Koven's relationships with other prominent figures in the Episcopal Church, including William Augustus Muhlenberg and John Henry Hobart.Overall, The Life of James De Koven provides a detailed and insightful look into the life and work of a significant figure in American Episcopal history, offering valuable insights into the development of the church and its theology during the late nineteenth century.This Book Is In English.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: 1166716392
• ISBN13: 9781166716394
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"