Alexander Gregg (Classic Reprint): First Bishop of Texas - Couverture souple

Wilson Gregg

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331868823 ISBN 13 : 9781331868828

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the life of Alexander Gregg, the first Bishop of Texas, whose steady leadership helped a young diocese grow across a vast frontier.

This biography traces Gregg’s early years in the episcopate, from his careful, methodical visitations to his efforts to unite clergy and laypeople. It highlights how his clear, practical approach and personal integrity earned him broad respect, even among those who did not share his faith. The book also covers his role during the Confederate era, where he helped organize a separate church structure while preserving the core faith and order of the Episcopal Church.

- Follow Gregg’s disciplined visitation plan that covered large parts of Texas and connected scattered communities.
- Learn how he supported clergy and parishes, including founding efforts and educational initiatives like St. Paul’s College.
- See the strong, personal leadership that earned him broad respect—across religious and secular circles alike.
- Understand the challenges of the era, including the Civil War period and the move toward a Confederate church organization.

Ideal for readers of religious history, Texas history, and anyone interested in how a single church leader helped shape a growing denomination.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Published in 1912, this is the biography of Episcopal Bishop Alexander Gregg who was the first Bishop of Texas. Gregg also served as a Bishop in the Confederate States of America during the Civil War. Written by his son Wilson Gregg, edited by Arthur Howard Noll and originally printed at the University of the South at Sewanee, Tennessee.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331868823
• ISBN 13: 9781331868828
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 161
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