James Hervey: Preacher of Righteousness by: G.M. Ella (Signed) / 1997 / ISBN: 9780952707424 / Biography / Paperback / Excellent Condition
James Hervey: Preacher of Righteousness is a 361-page biographical book by church historian George M. Ella that details the life and ministry of the 18th-century Anglican clergyman and writer James Hervey.
Book OverviewAuthor: George M. EllaLength: 361 to 368 pages (depending on the edition/publisher)Subject: James Hervey (1714–1758), an English clergyman, writer, and advocate of the doctrines of grace.
Core Themes: The book portrays Hervey as a devoted parish priest, a champion of gospel truth, and a high-Calvinist writer whose life centered on the imputed righteousness of Christ.
About James Hervey Early Life: Born in Hardingstone, Northamptonshire, Hervey studied at Lincoln College, Oxford, where he joined the early Oxford Methodists under John Wesley.
Beliefs: Though he respected the early Methodists, he later embraced a moderate or high-Calvinistic theology focusing on grace and justification.Major Works: He wrote popular spiritual prose, including Meditations among the Tombs (1746) and the epistolary apologetic Theron and Aspasio (1755).Death: He served as rector of Weston Favell until his death on Christmas Day in 1758.
James Hervey: Preacher of Righteousness by: G.M. Ella (Signed) / 1997 / ISBN: 9780952707424 / Biography / Paperback / Excellent Condition
James Hervey: Preacher of Righteousness is a 361-page biographical book by church historian George M. Ella that details the life and ministry of the 18th-century Anglican clergyman and writer James Hervey.
Book OverviewAuthor: George M. EllaLength: 361 to 368 pages (depending on the edition/publisher)Subject: James Hervey (1714–1758), an English clergyman, writer, and advocate of the doctrines of grace.
Core Themes: The book portrays Hervey as a devoted parish priest, a champion of gospel truth, and a high-Calvinist writer whose life centered on the imputed righteousness of Christ.
About James Hervey Early Life: Born in Hardingstone, Northamptonshire, Hervey studied at Lincoln College, Oxford, where he joined the early Oxford Methodists under John Wesley.
Beliefs: Though he respected the early Methodists, he later embraced a moderate or high-Calvinistic theology focusing on grace and justification.Major Works: He wrote popular spiritual prose, including Meditations among the Tombs (1746) and the epistolary apologetic Theron and Aspasio (1755).Death: He served as rector of Weston Favell until his death on Christmas Day in 1758.
