The Life of Reginald Heber, D.D., Lord Bishop of Calcutta
With Selections from his Correspondence, Unpublished Poems, and Private Papers; Together with a Journal of his Tour in Norway, Sweden, Russia, Hungary and Germany, and a History of the Cossaks

This two-volume biography of Reginald Heber, Bishop of Calcutta, was published with selections from his writings in 1830.

Amelia Heber (Author)

9781108046473, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 22 March 2012

652 pages, 2 b/w illus.
29.7 x 21 x 3.3 cm, 1.53 kg

Reginald Heber (1783–1826), had long been interested in the Church of England's overseas missions when he was appointed second Bishop of Calcutta in 1823. The diocese had been established only in 1814, and included India, Southern Africa and Australia; Heber's short episcopate involved much travelling around his scattered flock. His widow, Amelia published his Sermons and Narrative of a Journey through the Upper Provinces of India (also available in this series), before writing this two-volume biography, published in 1830 and also containing previously unpublished writings by Heber. Volume 2 begins in 1820 and describes Heber's time as Bishop, focusing especially on his travels and the difficulties he encountered. Heber was unusually sympathetic towards the Indian people, and worked closely with other religious leaders; he was also willing to see failings in British rule. An appendix includes letters and poems, and tributes by others, including Southey and Mrs Hemans.

18. Mr Reginald Heber's illness
19. Proposed publication of Mr Reginald Heber's hymns
20. Mr Reginald Heber appointed Preacher at Lincoln's Inn
21. Mr Reginald Heber receives the offer of the Bishoprick of Calcutta
22. The Bishop embarks for India
23. Bishop's College
24. The Bishop leaves Calcutta
25. Native Christians
26. Extracts from Archdeacon Barnes' Journal
27. District Committee of the Society for Propagating the Gospel formed in Calcutta
28. Extracts from Archdeacon Robinson's publication
29. The Bishop leaves Madras
Appendix
Original compositions
Index.

Subject Areas: Church history [HRCC2]