Cambridge and the Evangelical Succession
Marcus L LoaneHardback 2007-03-20
SERIES DESCRIPTION: These two acclaimed works by former Sydney Anglican Archbishop Marcus Loane are historical studies of the great evangelical leaders that came out of Oxford and Cambridge universities in the 18th and 19th centuries. Loane identifies a generational ‘succession’ of spiritual guides that influenced such men as John Newton and William Wilberforce. From Christian Focus.
Publisher Description
These are the stories of four key ministers of the 18th and 19th centuries who changed the whole spirit of the Church of England and whose influence is still seen today.Each one of these men was associated with Cambridge University. William Grimshaw (1708-1763) Christs College, was a friend of John Wesley who was one of the first leaders of the 18th century revival. He frequently had 1200 worshippers at his church in Haworth (most outside the building ). Even the modern day Poet Laureate, Ted Hughes, felt his influence. John Berridge (1716-1793) Clare College was influenced by Grimshaw and became known as the Pedlar of the Gospel after refusing to obey his Bishop who said he should NOT be preaching to the people in the fields. Henry Venn (1725-1797) Queens College was also a leader in the Evangelical Revival and the spiritual father of the Clapham Sect of Social reformers, which included William Wilberforces campaign against slavery. He was also the mentor to Charles Simeon* (1759-183
$7.99$9.99Save $2.00 (20%)
$7.99$9.99Save $2.00 (20%)
Earn
reward points per item
Click & collect: Select your store
Get information on product availability in store.
SERIES DESCRIPTION: These two acclaimed works by former Sydney Anglican Archbishop Marcus Loane are historical studies of the great evangelical leaders that came out of Oxford and Cambridge universities in the 18th and 19th centuries. Loane identifies a generational ‘succession’ of spiritual guides that influenced such men as John Newton and William Wilberforce. From Christian Focus.
Publisher Description
These are the stories of four key ministers of the 18th and 19th centuries who changed the whole spirit of the Church of England and whose influence is still seen today.Each one of these men was associated with Cambridge University. William Grimshaw (1708-1763) Christs College, was a friend of John Wesley who was one of the first leaders of the 18th century revival. He frequently had 1200 worshippers at his church in Haworth (most outside the building ). Even the modern day Poet Laureate, Ted Hughes, felt his influence. John Berridge (1716-1793) Clare College was influenced by Grimshaw and became known as the Pedlar of the Gospel after refusing to obey his Bishop who said he should NOT be preaching to the people in the fields. Henry Venn (1725-1797) Queens College was also a leader in the Evangelical Revival and the spiritual father of the Clapham Sect of Social reformers, which included William Wilberforces campaign against slavery. He was also the mentor to Charles Simeon* (1759-183