The Life Of Adam Clarke: Author Of A Commentary On The Old And New Testaments, Etc. (1863) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165680276)

The Life of Adam Clarke: Author of a Commentary on the Old and New Testaments, Etc. is a biographical book written by Samuel Dunn and published in 1863. The book tells the story of Adam Clarke, a renowned British Methodist theologian and biblical scholar who lived from 1760 to 1832. Clarke is best known for his extensive commentary on the Bible, which is still widely read and respected today.The book covers Clarke's life from his humble beginnings as the son of a poor Irish farmer to his rise to prominence as a respected scholar and theologian. It explores his early years in Ireland, his education at the Methodist school in Kingswood, and his eventual move to London, where he became a prominent figure in the Methodist church.The book also delves into Clarke's personal life, including his marriage to Mary Cooke and his relationships with other prominent figures of the time, such as John Wesley and William Wilberforce. It provides a detailed look at Clarke's work as a preacher and writer, including his many travels throughout England and his contributions to the Methodist Magazine.Overall, The Life of Adam Clarke provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most important biblical scholars of the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity, the Methodist church, or biblical scholarship.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.

Author: Samuel Dunn
ISBN-10: 1165680270
ISBN-13: 9781165680276
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 268
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d