Bishop Westcott (1906)

Bishop Westcott (1906) is a biography of the prominent 19th century theologian and bishop, Brooke Foss Westcott, written by the scholar Joseph Clayton. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Westcott's life, career, and intellectual contributions, tracing his development from his early years as a Cambridge scholar to his eventual appointment as Bishop of Durham. Clayton explores Westcott's theological beliefs, his role in the development of the Church of England, and his relationships with other prominent figures of his time, such as John Henry Newman and Charles Darwin. The book also delves into Westcott's personal life, including his marriage and family, as well as his interests outside of theology, such as his love of music and literature. Overall, Bishop Westcott (1906) offers a detailed and engaging portrait of one of the most important figures of Victorian-era Christianity.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.