Author : Samuel Wilberforce
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ISBN 13 : 9781330998670
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (986 download)
Book Synopsis A Reproof of the American Church (Classic Reprint) by : Samuel Wilberforce
Download or read book A Reproof of the American Church (Classic Reprint) written by Samuel Wilberforce and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-08 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A Reproof of the American Church It is not probable that the reader has ever seen the History mentioned in our title. That a History of the American Church, from its earliest date down to the death of Bishop White, written by a dignitary of the mother Church, distinguished alike by his honored name and elevated rank, should be almost unknown in this country, is a singular and very peculiar fact. No people are more sensitive than ourselves to the opinions of foreigners; and American Episcopalians naturally feel much interest in the views entertained of them by their English brethren. Indeed, the interest is not confined to such views, but extends to whatever affects the English Church. The parties which agitate the Establishment are reflected in our controversies; and the tracts and volumes issued by the theological combatants on the other side of the water, are republished and eagerly perused on this. Yet here is a history of ourselves, in no small degree eulogistic, and on various accounts claiming our attention, which has been virtually suppressed. It is indeed true, that as soon as the book reached our shores, one or two of our enterprising publishers announced their intention of reprinting it, and one of the proposed editions was to have been introduced to the notice of the Church under the auspices of a Right Reverend Editor. But these announcements have been followed by expressive silence. More than twelve months have elapsed, and the Church is still without an American copy of the History. This concealment of Dr. Wilberforce's work is obviously intentional, and not accidental. The very title of the book and the name of the author would have secured a rapid sale for the reprint. Some weighty motive must have induced our publishers to abandon their original intention, at the sacrifice of pecuniary interest. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
