The Life And Times Of John Skinner

The Life And Times Of John Skinner

William Walker

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104496289
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The Life And Times Of John Skinner: Bishop Of Aberdeen And Primus Of The Scottish Episcopal Church (1887) is a biography written by William Walker. The book details the life and career of John Skinner, who served as a bishop in the Scottish Episcopal Church during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The biography provides a comprehensive account of Skinner’s upbringing, education, and religious training, as well as his early years as a priest and his eventual appointment as bishop. The book also examines Skinner’s role in the Scottish Episcopal Church during a time of significant change and upheaval, including the church’s struggle for recognition and legitimacy in the wake of the Scottish Reformation. Throughout the biography, Walker provides insights into Skinner’s personality, his religious beliefs, and his contributions to the Scottish Episcopal Church. The Life And Times Of John Skinner is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Scottish Episcopal Church, as well as the life and career of one of its most important figures.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.

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