The Dean of Durham
The Dean of Durham
This chapter examines the career of Hensley Henson as dean of Durham in England. Henson held this position for five years and one month, and he was a good dean in circumstances of unprecedented difficulty for the cathedral. During the Boer War, Henson enlisted among the recruiting sergeants and in his sermons he did what he could to convince his listeners of the righteousness of the cause and to maintain their convictions. This chapter also discusses the controversy surrounding Henson's decision to accept an invitation to preach at the City Temple, the leading Congregationalist church in London.
Keywords: Hensley Henson, dean, Durham, England, Boer War, City Temple, Congregationalist church, London
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