The Lives Of Edward Pocock, Zachary Pearce, Thomas Newton, And Philip Skelton V1 (1816)

von Thomas Newton, Leonard Twells, Zachary Pearce

448 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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The Lives of Edward Pocock, Zachary Pearce, Thomas Newton, and Philip Skelton V1 is a book written by Leonard Twells and published in 1816. The book provides a detailed account of the lives of four prominent figures in the history of the Church of England: Edward Pocock, Zachary Pearce, Thomas Newton, and Philip Skelton. The book begins with the life of Edward Pocock, a renowned scholar and theologian who lived in the 17th century. Pocock's contributions to the study of Arabic and Hebrew languages are highlighted, as well as his work in translating the New Testament into Arabic.The second section of the book focuses on Zachary Pearce, a bishop who lived in the 18th century. Pearce's life and career are explored, including his involvement in the Bangorian Controversy and his efforts to promote the study of Greek and Latin literature.The third section of the book covers the life of Thomas Newton, another bishop who lived in the 18th century. Newton's work as a theologian and his role in the abolition of the slave trade are discussed, as well as his contributions to the study of the Bible.The final section of the book is devoted to the life of Philip Skelton, an Irish clergyman who lived in the 18th century. Skelton's work as a preacher and his efforts to improve the lives of the poor in his community are highlighted.Overall, The Lives of Edward Pocock, Zachary Pearce, Thomas Newton, and Philip Skelton V1 provides a comprehensive look at the lives and contributions of four important figures in the history of the Church of England.In Two Volumes. Also Authored By Samuel Burdy. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Historisch, politisch, militärisch
• ISBN: 9781104497958
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 10.05.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC