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The Life Of William Law

The Life Of William Law

Tighe, Richard

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Religious BiographiesFiction AnthologiesGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 1162880465
ISBN13: 9781162880464
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.15
Height: 0.08 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life of William Law is a biographical account of the English clergyman and theologian, William Law, written by Richard Tighe. The book chronicles Law's life from his birth in 1686 to his death in 1761, highlighting his contributions to the Church of England and his influence on the religious and philosophical thought of his time. Tighe explores Law's early years, his education at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and his eventual ordination as a priest. He also delves into Law's spiritual journey and his evolving beliefs, including his rejection of the doctrine of predestination and his embrace of mysticism. The author discusses Law's prolific writing career, which included works on theology, spirituality, and ethics. He also examines Law's close relationships with notable figures of his time, such as John Wesley, George Whitefield, and Samuel Johnson. Throughout the book, Tighe provides a detailed analysis of Law's ideas and their impact on the religious landscape of the 18th century. He also offers insights into Law's personal life, including his marriage and family relationships. Overall, The Life of William Law is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on the life and legacy of a significant figure in English religious history.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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