Lightfoot of Durham
Lightfoot of Durham
F. C. MacDonald
£27.99
GBPOriginally published in 1932, this book presents a series of memories and appreciations of the renowned theologian and Bishop of Durham John Barber Lightfoot (1828–89). The text is ordered chronologically and follows a broadly biographical structure, with numerous observations from those who knew Lightfoot being held together by an editorial narrative. It was created in an attempt 'to shew something of his mind as revealed in his writings, and the influence of his utterances on his contemporaries no less than his contribution to the Theology of his day, his place among Church leaders, and his lasting value as a Teacher.' Detailed notes, appendices and illustrative figures are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Lightfoot, church history and theology.
Product details
October 2014Paperback
9781107437838
214 pages
216 × 140 × 12 mm
0.28kg
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Table of Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- 1. Early days, Cambridge, and St Paul's
- 2. Consecration as Bishop
- Part I. At Auckland Castle:
- 3. Sons of the house
- 4. A stranger's impressions
- 5. Personal recollections
- 6. Saint Peter's day
- Part II. In the Diocese:
- 7. The Bishop in the diocese
- 8. The Bishop and his clergy
- 9. The Bishop's thank-offering
- 10. Closing days
- Part III. In the Learned World:
- 11. The scholar still at work
- 12. The theological influence of Bishop Lightfoot. By the Dean of Wells
- 13. Bishop Lightfoot's place as a historian. By the Bishop of Gloucester
- 14. The Lightfoot scholarships for ecclesiastical history. By Professor J. P. Whitney
- Part IV. Epilogue:
- 15. Sermon by Bishop Eden
- Appendix A. Letters to a chaplain
- Appendix B. The Auckland brotherhood
- Appendix C. Dr Lightfoot's literary publications
- Index.
