Phillips Brooks - Newell Dunbar - Bog

Phillips Brooks: The Man, The Preacher And The Author is a biographical book written by Newell Dunbar. The book is an in-depth exploration of the life, works, and legacy of Phillips Brooks, a prominent American preacher, author, and bishop of the Episcopal Church in the late 19th century. The book begins by introducing the reader to the early life of Phillips Brooks, including his childhood, education, and early career as a teacher. It then goes on to explore his journey to becoming a preacher, his rise to fame as a public speaker, and his impact on the religious landscape of America during his time. Throughout the book, Dunbar examines Brooks' most famous sermons and writings, including his iconic Christmas sermon ""O Little Town of Bethlehem."" He also delves into Brooks' personal life, including his relationships with family, friends, and colleagues, and his struggles with depression and self-doubt. The book concludes with an analysis of Brooks' lasting legacy, both within the church and in American culture more broadly. Overall, Phillips Brooks: The Man, The Preacher And The Author is a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of the most influential religious figures of the late 19th century.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.