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Memoir Of Reginald Heber, Bishop Of Calcutta

Memoir Of Reginald Heber, Bishop Of Calcutta

Heber, Amelia S.

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Religious BiographiesFiction AnthologiesIndian & South Asian History

ISBN10: 1163622079
ISBN13: 9781163622070
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 352
Weight: 1.04
Height: 0.73 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Memoir of Reginald Heber, Bishop of Calcutta is a biographical account of the life and work of Reginald Heber, who served as the Bishop of Calcutta in the early 19th century. Written by his wife, Amelia S. Heber, the book provides a detailed insight into the personal and professional life of Reginald Heber, highlighting his achievements and contributions to the Church of England.The memoir covers Heber's early life, education, and career as a clergyman in England, before his appointment as Bishop of Calcutta in 1823. It describes his travels and experiences in India, where he worked tirelessly to promote Christianity and improve the lives of the people there.The book also delves into Heber's literary achievements, including his famous hymns, such as From Greenland's Icy Mountains and Holy, Holy, Holy. It also explores his role in the founding of the Calcutta Bible Society and his efforts to translate the Bible into local languages.Throughout the memoir, Amelia S. Heber provides a personal account of her husband's life, including their marriage and family life, as well as his untimely death in 1826. The book is a testament to the life and legacy of Reginald Heber, and a valuable resource for those interested in the history of the Church of England and its missionary work in India.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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