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The Life Of William Law

The Life Of William Law

Tighe, Richard

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Historical FiguresLiterary FiguresReligious Biographies

ISBN10: 142531791X
ISBN13: 9781425317911
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 8 2005
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.29
Height: 0.10 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Life Of William Law is a biography written by Richard Tighe, chronicling the life of William Law, an 18th-century Anglican priest and theologian. The book covers Law's early years, his education, and his eventual ordination. It also delves into Law's controversial theological views, which were often at odds with the established Church of England.Law is perhaps best known for his book, A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life, which was published in 1728 and became a bestseller. The book urged readers to live a more spiritual and disciplined life and was influential in the development of the Methodist movement.Tighe's biography draws on a wide range of sources, including Law's own writings, letters, and diaries, as well as contemporary accounts and historical documents. The book provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Law, exploring his personal life, his intellectual and spiritual journey, and his impact on the religious landscape of his time.Overall, The Life Of William Law is a comprehensive and engaging biography of a significant figure in the history of Christianity. It will appeal to anyone interested in the history of theology, Anglicanism, or the 18th century more broadly.THIS 40 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Short Account of the Writings of the Late Rev. William Law, by Richard Tighe. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564596893.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.

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