The Life Of Alexander Jolly, Bishop Of Moray (1878)

by William Walker

Book Overview

The Life of Alexander Jolly, Bishop of Moray is a historical biography written by William Walker and first published in 1878. The book chronicles the life and achievements of Alexander Jolly, who served as the Bishop of Moray in Scotland during the 17th century.The biography begins with Jolly's early life and education, tracing his journey from a humble background in Aberdeen to his studies at the University of Edinburgh. From there, the book explores Jolly's career as a minister and scholar, detailing his various appointments and contributions to the Church of Scotland.The majority of the book focuses on Jolly's tenure as Bishop of Moray, a position he held from 1664 until his death in 1673. During this time, Jolly worked tirelessly to improve the lives of his parishioners, advocating for better education, healthcare, and social services. He also played a key role in the religious and political upheavals of the era, using his position to promote peace and reconciliation between different factions.Throughout the book, Walker provides extensive historical context and background information, making the biography a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish history or the history of Christianity in the 17th century. The Life of Alexander Jolly, Bishop of Moray is a well-researched and engaging portrait of a remarkable figure in Scottish history.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: 1437288847
• ISBN13: 9781437288841
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"