Phillips Brooks In Boston: Five Years' Editorial Estimate

By Milan Church Ayres

Book Overview

Phillips Brooks in Boston: Five Years' Editorial Estimate by Milan C. Ayres is a book that provides an in-depth analysis of the life and work of Phillips Brooks, a prominent American clergyman who served as the Bishop of Massachusetts in the late 19th century. The book is based on Ayres' five-year editorial project, during which he studied and analyzed Brooks' sermons, letters, and other writings, as well as the historical and cultural context in which he lived and worked.The book is divided into six chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of Brooks' life and work. The first chapter provides an overview of Brooks' life and career, including his early years, his education, and his rise to prominence as a preacher and public figure. The second chapter focuses on Brooks' preaching, examining his style, themes, and messages, and placing them in the context of the religious and cultural debates of his time.The third chapter explores Brooks' role as a pastor and spiritual leader, examining his relationships with his congregants and his efforts to promote social justice and reform. The fourth chapter looks at Brooks' literary and intellectual interests, including his love of poetry and his engagement with the philosophical and theological debates of his time.The fifth chapter examines Brooks' legacy, both in his own time and in the years since his death, and considers his continuing influence on American culture and religion. The final chapter offers Ayres' own reflections on Brooks' life and work, and considers the lessons that can be drawn from his example for contemporary religious leaders and thinkers.Overall, Phillips Brooks in Boston: Five Years' Editorial Estimate is a comprehensive and insightful study of one of America's most important religious figures, and will be of interest to scholars and general readers alike.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: 1163589195
• ISBN13: 9781163589199
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"