Bøger af Samuel Wilberforce

""Words of Counsel on Some of the Chief Difficulties of the Day; Bequeathed to the Church in the Writings of Samuel Wilberforce"" is a book written by Samuel Wilberforce in 1875. Wilberforce was a prominent Anglican bishop and theologian in the 19th century. In this book, he offers advice and guidance on some of the most pressing issues facing the Church at the time, including the relationship between science and religion, the role of women in the Church, and the challenges of modern society.Wilberforce draws on his extensive knowledge of theology and philosophy to provide thoughtful and insightful commentary on these complex issues. He offers a nuanced perspective on the relationship between faith and reason, arguing that they are not mutually exclusive but rather complementary. He also addresses the role of women in the Church, advocating for greater involvement and leadership opportunities for women.Throughout the book, Wilberforce emphasizes the importance of maintaining a strong moral compass in the face of societal challenges. He encourages readers to remain steadfast in their faith and to seek guidance from the teachings of the Church.Overall, ""Words of Counsel on Some of the Chief Difficulties of the Day; Bequeathed to the Church in the Writings of Samuel Wilberforce"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Anglican Church and the challenges it faced in the 19th century. Wilberforce's thoughtful insights and wise counsel continue to resonate with readers today.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.

Samuel Wilberforce, FRS (7 September 1805 - 19 July 1873) was an English bishop in the Church of England, and the third son of William Wilberforce. Known as "Soapy Sam", Wilberforce was one of the greatest public speakers of his day. He is now best remembered for his opposition to Charles Darwin's theory of evolution at a debate in 1860. In 1830, Wilberforce was presented by Charles Sumner, Bishop of Winchester, to the rectory of St Mary's Church, Brighstone, in the Isle of Wight. In November 1839 he was installed archdeacon of Surrey, in August 1840 he was collated canon of Winchester, and in October he accepted the rectory of Alverstoke.

Samuel Wilberforce (1805-1873) was a Church of England bishop and renowned orator. Originally published in 1908, this edition presents a series of stories and religious allegories for children written by Wilberforce. It will be of value to anyone with an interest in the writings of Wilberforce, Christianity and books for children.