Edmund Gibson

'Edmund Gibson : Bishop of Lond, 1669-1748 ; A Study in Politics and Religion in the Eighteenth Century' is a comprehensive biographical and historical study of one of the most influential figures in the 18th-century Church of England. Serving as the Bishop of London, Edmund Gibson was a central architect of the relationship between the Anglican Church and the British State during the critical years of the Whig supremacy. This work explores his dual role as a dedicated prelate and a significant political actor, providing deep insights into the administrative and legal structures he helped define.Through a careful analysis of Gibson’s life and correspondence, the text examines the intersection of ecclesiastical authority and parliamentary politics. It highlights his scholarly contributions to ecclesiastical law and his tireless efforts to navigate the religious controversies and political shifts of the Hanoverian period. This study serves as an essential resource for understanding the complex dynamics of religion and power in Great Britain, offering a detailed portrait of a man whose work shaped the institutional identity of the Church for generations. It is an invaluable read for those interested in British political history, the history of the Anglican Church, and the social fabric of the 1700s.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.