Collected Sermons and Letters of B.F. Westcott (9 vols.)

by Brooke Foss Westcott; Joseph Clayton; Arthur. Westcott

Publishers:

Macmillan and Co.; A. R. Mowbray & Co.

, 1869–1906

Overview

An influential biblical scholar and textual critic, B.F. Westcott made a major impact on Christendom with his Westcott-Hort Greek New Testament. Expand your understanding of this important figure’s theology and pastoral ministry with this collection of his sermons and letters. Including sermons from his 12 year tenure as a country parson and 11 years as bishop of Durham, this collection reveals Westcott’s thinking on important theological issues such as the atonement and incarnation—as well as his impassioned pleas on behalf of the poor in his parish. Plus, with multiple biographies included, you will gain a new understanding of the man’s personal life and career.

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Key Features

• Collects sermons and letters by an influential biblical scholar and textual critic
• Provides insight into B.F. Westcott’s theological views
• Includes biographies of B.F. Westcott

Product Details

• Title: Collected Sermons and Letters of B.F. Westcott
• Volumes: 9
• Pages: 2,384
• Christian Group: Anglican
• Resource Type: Collected Works
• Topic: Biblical Studies

The Christian Life, Manifold and One

• Author: B.F. Westcott
• Publisher: Macmillan and Co.
• Publication Date: 1869
• Pages: 136

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B.F. Westcott believed that the cathedral should be a center of scholarly theological learning. When he began his ministry at Peterborough Cathedral in 1869, he seized the opportunity to present an inspiring vision of this ideal. Emphasizing the transformative power of a diverse congregation striving toward the same goal, these sermons challenged Westcott’s listeners to take up his challenge. Readable, intelligent, and practical, the selections collected here grant unique insight into the passions of one of the greatest biblical scholars of the nineteenth century.

From Strength to Strength: Three Sermons on Stages in a Consecrated Life

• Author: B.F. Westcott
• Publisher: Macmillan and Co.
• Publication Date: 1890
• Pages: 76

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The sermons in this volume are the record of three milestones in the friendship of B.F. Westcott and his colleague J.B. Lightfoot. When Lightfoot was to be consecrated Bishop of Durham, Westcott was called upon to preach. Years later, when Lightfoot undertook the building of the Church of St. Ignatius the Martyr, he turned to Westcott to preach the dedicatory sermon. When Lightfoot died later that same year, Westcott remembered him in a sermon full of tender words of Christian hope. Together these sermons make for a warm memorial to friendship amongst two giants of biblical scholarship.

The Mission of the Schoolmaster: a Sermon

• Author: B.F. Westcott
• Publisher: Macmillan and Co.
• Publication Date: 1885
• Pages: 22

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In this sermon, addressed to the teachers at St. Mark’s College in 1885, B.F. Westcott argues that the one goal of all Christian workers—including Christian teachers—is the “perfecting of the saints.” He lays before his hearers the immense duty of shaping a future generation for service to God. While acknowledging the difficulties that accompany a life in education, he elevates the task of teaching to one of true spiritual and social import. Sober yet encouraging, his words are a glowing affirmation of the impact teachers can have on the lives of students.

Victory of the Cross

• Author: B.F. Westcott
• Publisher: Macmillan and Co.
• Publication Date: 1889
• Pages: 124

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These six sermons present an overview of Westcott’s understanding of the atonement. In them, he asserts that punishment for sin is not external to sin, but is rather a natural consequence of sin. Applying this principle to the work of Christ on the cross, Westcott argues for atonement as restoration of fellowship with God, not the remission of an arbitrary punishment. Other sermons in the volume underscore the importance of the incarnation to the atonement, as well as the essential unity of mankind. This volume is the perfect summary of an influential scholar’s view of an important Christian teaching.

The Incarnation and the Common Life

• Author: B.F. Westcott
• Publisher: Macmillan and Co.
• Publication Date: 1893
• Pages: 448

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In this collection of sermons, B.F. Westcott applies the doctrine of the incarnation to everyday Christian life and social issues of his time. Running the gamut of Christian experience and interests—from the poor in India and socialism, to the family and almsgiving—Westcott’s thoughts are insightful and practical. Also included are letters—addressed to various influential members of the clergy—which discuss the practical implications of the incarnation for ministry in England. Drawn from the years 1891–1893, these sermons and letters represent an important period in the developing thought of B.F. Westcott.

Village Sermons

• Author: B.F. Westcott
• Publisher: Macmillan and Co.
• Publication Date: 1906
• Pages: 380

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When B.F. Westcott became Regius Professor of Divinity at Cambridge, he was also made rector of the village of Somersham. It would be 12 years before he was relieved of his duties as a country parson. However, in the intervening years he produced an extraordinary amount of sermons—many of which are collected in Village Sermons. Organized according to the liturgical year, the selections in this volume document the careful thought of a biblical scholar applied to the lives of ordinary parishioners.

Life and Letters of Brooke Foss Westcott, vol. 1

• Author: B.F. Westcott
• Editor: Arthur Westcott
• Publisher: Macmillan and Co.
• Publication Date: 1903
• Pages: 482

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This first volume of B.F. Westcott’s letters—with biographical details provided by his son Arthur— covers his life from boyhood through his time as Regius Professor of Divinity at Cambridge. Special attention is given to Westcott’s youth, education, and production of the Westcott-Hort Greek New Testament. Telling the story of his life in his own words, Life and Letters of B.F. Westcott includes early diary entries, letters, and poems by Westcott.

Arthur Westcott, son of scholar and theologian Brooke Foss Westcott, was the author of the two volume biography of his father, Life and Letters of Brooke Foss Westcott.

Life and Letters of Brooke Foss Westcott, vol. 2

• Author: B.F. Westcott
• Editor: Arthur Westcott
• Publisher: Macmillan and Co.
• Publication Date: 1903
• Pages: 484

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The second volume of Life and Letters of Brooke Foss Westcott covers Westcott’s consecration as canon at Westminster through his death in 1901. It was during this period that he became vocal on social matters, stirring average church-goers to champion the rights of the poor. Included in the second volume are accounts of the death of his dear friend J.B. Lightfoot and wife, as well as Westcott’s correspondence with family and friends.

Arthur Westcott, son of scholar and theologian Brooke Foss Westcott, was the author of the two volume biography of his father, Life and Letters of Brooke Foss Westcott.

Bishop Westcott

• Author: Joseph Clayton
• Publisher: A.R. Mowbray and Co.
• Publication Date: 1906
• Pages: 232

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This brief biography focuses on the social and religious teaching of B.F. Westcott. Written by a religious layman and free of ecclesiastical minutiae, this plainly written account is viewed by its author as a companion piece to Arthur Westcott’s larger, two volume work. Focusing on major milestones in the life of its subject Bishop Westcott is a helpful summary of the life of a scholar whose impact is still felt today.

Joseph Clayton was a religious biographer and historian. Some of his works include Luther and His Work, Pope Innocent III and His Times, Bishop Westcott, and St. Anselm: A Critical Biography.

About B.F. Westcott

Brooke Foss Westcott (1825–1901) was a British bishop, biblical scholar, and theologian serving as bishop of Durham from 1890 until his death.

Westcott studied at Trinity College in Cambridge where he graduated in 1848. He stayed at Trinity, where in 1849 he obtained his fellowship and was ordained deacon and priest. He received honorary degrees from Oxford in 1881 and Edinburgh 1883. In 1890, he became the bishop of Durham.

Westcott authored several works, including Introduction to the New Testament in the Original Greek, A General View of the History of the English Bible, Westcott-Hort Greek New Testament, and Saint Paul’s Epistle to the Ephesians.