Life And Letters Of Henry Parry Liddon

The book ""Life and Letters of Henry Parry Liddon: Canon of St. Paul's Cathedral, and Sometime Ireland Professor of Exegesis in the University of Oxford"" by John Octavius Johnston is a biographical work that chronicles the life and achievements of Henry Parry Liddon, a prominent figure in the Church of England during the 19th century. Liddon was a respected theologian, preacher, and scholar who served as Canon of St. Paul's Cathedral and Ireland Professor of Exegesis at the University of Oxford.The book provides a detailed account of Liddon's life, from his childhood and education to his ordination as a priest and his subsequent rise to prominence in the Church. It also includes a collection of Liddon's letters, which offer insight into his personal life, his thoughts on theology and religion, and his relationships with other prominent figures of his time.Throughout the book, Johnston explores Liddon's contributions to theology and his impact on the Church of England, particularly his role in the Oxford Movement, a religious revival movement that sought to restore traditional Catholic practices to the Anglican Church. The book also delves into Liddon's views on social and political issues of his time, including his opposition to the Irish Home Rule movement and his support for the British Empire.Overall, ""Life and Letters of Henry Parry Liddon"" provides a comprehensive and engaging portrait of a significant figure in the history of the Church of England and the broader religious and social landscape of 19th-century Britain.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.