Life Of Samuel Wilberforce, Bishop Of Oxford And Winchester

By Reginald Garton Wilberforce

Book Overview

""Life Of Samuel Wilberforce, Bishop Of Oxford And Winchester"" is a biography of Samuel Wilberforce, a prominent figure in the Church of England during the 19th century. The book is written by Reginald Wilberforce, who was Samuel's son and also a bishop in the Church of England. The biography covers Samuel Wilberforce's life from his birth in 1805 to his death in 1873. It explores his upbringing as the son of William Wilberforce, a prominent abolitionist and politician, and his education at Oxford University. The book also delves into Samuel's career in the Church, including his ordination as a priest, his appointment as the Bishop of Oxford, and later, the Bishop of Winchester. Throughout the book, Reginald Wilberforce provides insight into his father's character, beliefs, and accomplishments. He describes Samuel's efforts to reform the Church of England, his involvement in social and political issues of the time, and his relationships with other prominent figures, including Charles Darwin and Queen Victoria. Overall, ""Life Of Samuel Wilberforce, Bishop Of Oxford And Winchester"" offers a comprehensive and intimate look into the life of a significant figure in the history of the Church of England and British society.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: 1428631070
• ISBN13: 9781428631076
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"