The Life of John William Colenso, D.D. Bishop of Natal [Paperback]

This 1888 biography of the first Bishop of Natal describes his controversial support for Zulu rights and liberal theology.This two-volume biography of John William Colenso (181483), the controversial first Bishop of Natal, written by his close friend and follower George Cox, was first published in 1888. Volume 1 describes Colenso's youth, his early work in South Africa and the rise of opposition to his theology and opinions.This two-volume biography of John William Colenso (181483), the controversial first Bishop of Natal, written by his close friend and follower George Cox, was first published in 1888. Volume 1 describes Colenso's youth, his early work in South Africa and the rise of opposition to his theology and opinions.The prolific nineteenth-century historian and liberal churchman George William Cox (18271902) published this biography of the controversial bishop John William Colenso (181483) in 1888. Colenso was appointed the first Bishop of Natal in 1853, and in the next few years he 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. Eventually he was excommunicated, though he retained a loyal following. Cox had accompanied Colenso on his first visit to South Africa in 1853, and remained a fervent supporter of the bishop's work, eventually being nominated (unsuccessfully) as his successor. Volume 1 covers Colenso's early years in Cornwall, his education at Cambridge, his appointment as bishop, and the furore surrounding his theology.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. 18623; 6. Work in England, 18634. The battle; 7. The so-called trial at Capetown; 8. Consequences l3¦