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Daniel Dulany Addison

 
9781331605584: The Life and Times of Edward Bass, First Bishop of Massachusetts (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Discover the life and times of a pioneering church leader who shaped early American Anglicanism. This biography examines Edward Bass, the first bishop of Massachusetts, through his ministry, public life, and the era that defined his work. Read how his generous charity, steady faith, and disciplined approach guided a growing church during turbulent times.

The book collects letters, sermons, and contemporary accounts to trace Bass’s influence from his parish work to his role as a diocesan leader. It also situates his life within the political and religious currents of the late 18th century, offering a clear portrait of a clergyman who balanced duty, humility, and public service.


  • Character and leadership: a portrait of a devoted pastor, scholar, and church reformer.

  • Historical context: the early American church, rivalry, and changes in liturgy and governance.

  • Primary sources: notes, letters, and testimonials that illuminate Bass’s dealing with adversity and illness.

  • Legacy: how his example influenced later church figures and the Anglican tradition in New England.



Ideal for readers of religious history and biographical studies who want a grounded, fact-based view of a pivotal religious figure in early America.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.

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