On Clerical Education: A Letter Addressed To The Right Reverend Father In God, Edward, Lord Bishop Of Llandaff

By A Clergyman

Book Overview

On Clerical Education: A Letter Addressed To The Right Reverend Father In God, Edward, Lord Bishop Of Llandaff is a book written by an anonymous author who identifies themselves only as ""A Clergyman"". The book, published in 1832, is a letter addressed to Edward Copleston, the Bishop of Llandaff, in which the author discusses the state of clerical education in England.The author argues that there is a lack of proper education and training for clergymen in England, which has led to a decline in the quality of the clergy. They suggest that the current system of education, which focuses on classical languages and literature, is not sufficient for preparing clergymen for their duties. Instead, the author proposes a more practical and comprehensive education that includes training in theology, pastoral care, and social issues.The book also touches on the role of the Church of England in society and the importance of the clergy in promoting moral and social values. The author argues that a well-educated clergy is essential for the Church to fulfill its mission of guiding and inspiring the people of England.Overall, On Clerical Education is a thoughtful and insightful critique of the state of clerical education in England in the early 19th century. It offers valuable insights into the challenges facing the Church of England and the importance of education in addressing these challenges.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: 1437022723
• ISBN13: 9781437022728
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"