History of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Alabama, 1763-1891 (1898)

""History Of The Protestant Episcopal Church In Alabama, 1763-1891"" is a book written by Walter Claiborne Whitaker and published in 1898. The book provides a comprehensive account of the establishment and growth of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the state of Alabama from the 18th century to the end of the 19th century. The book begins with an introduction to the early history of the church in Alabama, including the arrival of the first Episcopalians in the state in the mid-1700s. It then goes on to detail the progress of the church in Alabama through the colonial period, the American Revolution, and the Civil War. Throughout the book, Whitaker discusses the various challenges faced by the church in Alabama, including the struggle to establish a stable and organized hierarchy, tensions with other religious groups, and the impact of social and political changes on the church's mission. The book also includes biographical sketches of many of the key figures in the history of the Episcopal Church in Alabama, including bishops, priests, and laypeople. Overall, ""History Of The Protestant Episcopal Church In Alabama, 1763-1891"" provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of religion in the southern United States, as well as those interested in the history of the Episcopal Church in America.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.