The Life of John William Colenso, D.D.
Bishop of Natal
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- Author: George William Cox
- Date Published: September 2011
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- isbn: 9781108032087
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The prolific nineteenth-century historian and liberal churchman George William Cox (1827–1902) published this biography of the controversial bishop John William Colenso (1814–83) in 1888. Appointed the first Bishop of Natal in 1853, Colenso oversaw the completion of the cathedral in Pietermaritzburg and the building of churches in Durban and Richmond, established mission stations and learned Zulu. He was heavily criticised for his tolerance of Zulu practices and for his view that the Old Testament was not literally true, and was eventually excommunicated, though he retained a loyal following. Cox remained a fervent supporter, and was later nominated (unsuccessfully) as Colenso's successor. Volume 1 covers Colenso's early years in Cornwall, his education at Cambridge, his appointment as bishop, and the furore surrounding his theology. Volume 2 covers the period from 1865 to Colenso's death, focusing on his support for Zulu rights in the face of colonialist injustice.
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- Date Published: September 2011
- format: Multiple copy pack
- isbn: 9781108032087
- length: 1470 pages
- dimensions: 216 x 140 x 85 mm
- weight: 1.87kg
- contains: 3 b/w illus.
- availability: Temporarily unavailable - available from TBC
Table of Contents
Volume 1: Preface
1. Early years, and life at Cambridge and Forncett
2. Ten weeks in Natal
3. Early work in Natal
4. 'The Commentary on the Epistle to the Romans'
5. Preparations for the Great Warfare. 1862–3
6. Work in England, 1863–4. The battle
7. The so-called trial at Capetown
8. Consequences of the so-called trial at Capetown
9. Bishop Harold Browne and the antagonists of the Bishop of Natal
10. The Pentateuch: its matter
11. The Pentateuch: its composition
12. The Pentateuch: its growth
Appendix. Volume 2:
1. Return to Natal. 1865–6
2. Teaching in Natal. 'Natal Sermons'. 1865–6
3. The Romilly judgement. Work in Natal. 1867
4. Diocesan and other work. 1868–73
5. 'The Speaker's Commentary'. 1861–74
6. The government of Natal and the Hlubi tribe. 1873
7. Trial and defence of Langalibalele. 1874
8. Last visit to England. The Matshana Inquiry. 1874–5
9. Cetshwayo and Isandhlwana. 1875–9
10. Correspondence and work. 1879–80
11. Correspondence and work. 1880–3
12. The evening of his life and work. 1882–3
Appendix
Index.
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