The Lives Of Dr. Edward Pocock V2: Of Zachary Pearce, And Of Thomas Newton, And Of Philip Skelton (1816)

The Lives Of Dr. Edward Pocock V2: Of Zachary Pearce, And Of Thomas Newton, And Of Philip Skelton (1816) is a biographical work written by Leonard Twells. This book contains the life stories of four prominent figures in the religious and academic communities of England during the 17th and 18th centuries. The first part of the book focuses on the life of Dr. Edward Pocock, a renowned Orientalist and professor of Arabic at the University of Oxford. The second part is dedicated to Zachary Pearce, a bishop of the Church of England who was known for his theological writings and advocacy for the abolition of slavery. The third part of the book covers the life of Thomas Newton, a bishop and theologian who was a prominent figure in the Church of England during the 18th century. The final part of the book is dedicated to Philip Skelton, an Irish clergyman and writer who was known for his advocacy for social reform and his opposition to the penal laws in Ireland. The Lives Of Dr. Edward Pocock V2: Of Zachary Pearce, And Of Thomas Newton, And Of Philip Skelton (1816) provides readers with a detailed and insightful look into the lives of these influential figures and their contributions to the fields of religion, academia, and social reform.Also Written By Samuel Burdy. In Two Volumes.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.