The Bishop's Blue Book (1894)

By John Sanders Reed

Book Overview

The Bishop's Blue Book is a novel written by John Sanders Reed and published in 1894. The story is set in a small town in the United States and revolves around the life of a bishop named Bishop Pendleton. The book follows the bishop's journey as he tries to navigate the challenges of his position, including dealing with the politics of the church and the demands of his congregation.The title of the book comes from a blue book that the bishop keeps, which contains all of his notes and thoughts on his various duties and responsibilities. Throughout the story, the bishop consults this book as he tries to make decisions and navigate the challenges of his position.The Bishop's Blue Book is a character-driven story that explores the inner workings of a man of faith and his struggles to balance his personal beliefs with the expectations of his congregation and the church hierarchy. The novel is also a commentary on the role of religion in society and the tensions that can arise between religious leaders and their followers.Overall, The Bishop's Blue Book is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that explores themes of faith, duty, and personal responsibility. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of religion and society, and the challenges faced by those in positions of authority and leadership.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: 116697281X
• ISBN13: 9781166972813
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"