The Life And Times Of Bishop Challoner

By Edwin H. Burton and Edwin Hubert Burton

Book Overview

The Life and Times of Bishop Challoner, 1691-1781 is a biography written by Edwin H. Burton and published in 1909. The book chronicles the life of Richard Challoner, an English Roman Catholic bishop who lived from 1691 to 1781. Challoner was known for his work in the English Catholic community during a time when Catholics faced significant persecution in England. The book delves into Challoner's early life, his education, and his ordination as a priest. It also explores his work as a bishop, including his efforts to establish a Catholic hierarchy in England and his role in the Catholic Relief Act of 1778. The book also examines Challoner's literary works, including his translation of the Bible into English.Burton provides a detailed account of Challoner's life, drawing on primary sources such as letters and documents to provide a comprehensive picture of this influential figure. The book also provides insight into the broader historical context of Challoner's life, including the political and social climate of England during the 18th century.Overall, The Life and Times of Bishop Challoner, 1691-1781 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the English Catholic Church and the life of one of its most important figures.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: 1163918547
• ISBN13: 9781163918548
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 474 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"