The Story Of A Saintly Bishop's Life: Lancelot Andrewes, Bishop Of Winchester, 1555-1626 (1898)

By Mary Wood

Book Overview

The Story Of A Saintly Bishop�������s Life: Lancelot Andrewes, Bishop Of Winchester, 1555-1626 is a biographical book written by Mary Susan Felice Wood and published in 1898. The book explores the life of Lancelot Andrewes, who was a prominent bishop in the Church of England during the 16th and 17th centuries. The book begins by providing a brief history of Andrewes' family and early life before delving into his religious career. It covers his education at Cambridge University, his ordination as a priest, and his eventual appointment as Bishop of Chichester and later Bishop of Winchester. Throughout the book, Wood highlights Andrewes' contributions to the Church of England, including his involvement in the translation of the King James Bible and his role in the Hampton Court Conference, where he advocated for the church's position on the sacraments. The book also explores Andrewes' personal life, including his relationships with his family and friends, as well as his spiritual beliefs and practices. Wood presents Andrewes as a deeply religious and pious man, who was devoted to his faith and the church. Overall, The Story Of A Saintly Bishop�������s Life: Lancelot Andrewes, Bishop Of Winchester, 1555-1626 provides a detailed and insightful look into the life of a prominent figure in the Church of England during the early modern period.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: 1104400111
• ISBN13: 9781104400118
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"