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George Hay Forbes, a Romance in Scholarship

George Hay Forbes, a Romance in Scholarship

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Religious BiographiesGeneral ChristianityBritish History

ISBN10: 1025676742
ISBN13: 9781025676746
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 228
Weight: 0.72
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
George Hay Forbes, a Romance in Scholarship is a compelling biographical study of one of the Scottish Episcopal Church's most remarkable intellectual figures. Written by William Perry, the work explores the life and legacy of George Hay Forbes, a scholar-priest who, despite profound physical infirmities, dedicated his life to the recovery and publication of ancient Christian liturgies and patristic texts.

The narrative details Forbes's extraordinary commitment to ecclesiastical research, most notably his establishment of the Pitsligo Press in Burntisland. Through this press, he produced pioneering editions of the works of Gregory of Nyssa and the Gallican Missal, earning a reputation that reached far beyond the borders of Scotland. Perry masterfully frames Forbes's life as a romance in scholarship, illustrating how his passion for historical truth and liturgical purity informed his role in the theological controversies of the nineteenth century. This volume serves as an essential resource for those interested in the history of liturgy, Scottish Episcopalianism, and the intersection of pastoral devotion and academic excellence. It provides a vivid portrait of a man whose scholarly achievements remain a cornerstone of Anglican liturgical heritage.

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