Richard Hooker Wilmer Second Bishop of Alabama

The book ""Richard Hooker Wilmer Second Bishop of Alabama"" by Walter C. Whitaker is a comprehensive biography of the life and career of Richard Hooker Wilmer, who served as the second Bishop of Alabama. The book covers Wilmer's early life, education, and career as a priest before his appointment as bishop in 1862. It also delves into his leadership during the Civil War and his efforts to rebuild the Episcopal Church in Alabama after the conflict. The book provides a detailed look at Wilmer's theology, his relationships with other religious leaders, and his impact on the Episcopal Church in the South. Whitaker's research draws on a variety of sources, including Wilmer's personal papers, church records, and contemporary accounts of his life and work. Overall, ""Richard Hooker Wilmer Second Bishop of Alabama"" offers a fascinating insight into the life and legacy of one of the most influential figures in the history of the Episcopal Church in the United States.1907. A biography of the second Bishop of Alabama, the only bishop consecrated by the Episcopal Church in the Confederate States of America. Contents: Who the Wilmers Were; Early Days and First Pastorate; Wilmington and Berryville; Upperville and Forest; Emmanuel, Henrico County; The Confederate Bishop; General Orders No. 38; The Bishop and the General Convention; Gathering Up the Fragments; Some Sermons and Sermon Methods; A Controversialist; The Bishop and the Negro; Ecclesiastical and Doctrinal Positions; Bishop and Father; and Latter Day Ministrations.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.