James Copper
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"James Cooper" offers a comprehensive and reverent account of the life and ministerial career of one of Scotland's most influential ecclesiastical figures. Written by H. J. Wotherspoon, this memoir explores the profound impact James Cooper had on the Church of Scotland during a period of significant theological and structural change. As a prominent scholar and Professor of Ecclesiastical History at the University of Glasgow, Cooper was a leading voice in the liturgical revival and the movement toward church unity.
The work meticulously documents his early life, his formative education, and his dedicated service in various parishes, most notably at St. Nicholas in Aberdeen. Wotherspoon highlights Cooper's commitment to the "Scoto-Catholic" tradition, emphasizing his efforts to bridge the gap between Presbyterianism and the wider historic church. Readers will find a detailed portrait of a man whose devotion to the sacraments, the creed, and the heritage of the Scottish church left an indelible mark on religious life in Britain. This biography serves as both a historical record of the late 19th and early 20th-century Scottish church and a poignant tribute to a man of deep faith and intellectual rigor.
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- ISBN-13: 9781025329918
- ISBN-10: 1025329910
- Publisher: Tradd Street Press
- Publish Date: February 2026
- Dimensions: 9.21 x 6.14 x 0.82 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.22 pounds
- Page Count: 398
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