Frederick James Powicke (49 results)

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'New Light on an Old English Presbyterian and Bookman' offers a detailed scholarly examination of the life and legacy of the Reverend Thomas Hall, B.D. (1610-1665). A staunch Presbyterian and significant figure during the tumultuous period of the English Civil War and the subsequent Restoration, Hall's life reflects the intense religious and intellectual ferment of the seventeenth century. As the long-serving vicar of King's Norton, he was known not only for his steadfast theological convictions but also for his profound dedication to scholarship and the preservation of knowledge.Author Frederick J. Powicke provides an insightful portrait of Hall as both a divine and a dedicated bibliophile, or 'bookman,' whose passion for literature led to the establishment of one of the earliest public libraries in the English Midlands. This work explores Hall's educational influence, his voluminous writings, and his resistance to the ecclesiastical shifts of his era. By focusing on Hall's dual identity as a pastor and a curator of learning, this study sheds valuable light on the intersection of Puritanism and intellectual culture in early modern England. It serves as an essential resource for those interested in the history of Nonconformity, ecclesiastical biography, and the development of communal libraries.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

6+321pp, folding map, many portraits, buckram. Good.

Hardcover. xii, 132 p.; 19 cm. Three masted "Mayflower" depicted on front cover. VG orig. decorated blue cloth. Prior owner's notes on fpd.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'A Life of the Reverend Richard Baxter, 1615-1691' offers a comprehensive and scholarly examination of one of the most influential figures in the history of English Christianity. Richard Baxter, a prominent Puritan leader, theologian, and controversialist, lived through one of the most tumultuous periods in British history, encompassing the English Civil War, the Commonwealth, and the Restoration. Author Frederick J. Powicke provides a detailed account of Baxter's spiritual journey, his tireless efforts toward ecclesiastical unity, and his significant contributions to religious literature, most notably 'The Saint's Everlasting Rest.'This biography delves into Baxter's role as a mediator during times of intense sectarian conflict and his unwavering commitment to his conscience, which often led to his persecution and imprisonment. By situating Baxter within the broader social and political context of the 17th century, the work illuminates the complexities of the Nonconformist movement and the evolving landscape of the Church of England. Powicke's narrative captures the intellectual depth and moral fervor of a man whose pastoral heart and prolific writings continue to resonate with students of church history and theology. It remains an essential resource for understanding the development of Protestant thought and the struggle for religious toleration in the early modern era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. …

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'A Life of the Reverend Richard Baxter, 1615-1691' offers a comprehensive and scholarly examination of one of the most influential figures in the history of English Christianity. Richard Baxter, a prominent Puritan leader, theologian, and controversialist, lived through one of the most tumultuous periods in British history, encompassing the English Civil War, the Commonwealth, and the Restoration. Author Frederick J. Powicke provides a detailed account of Baxter's spiritual journey, his tireless efforts toward ecclesiastical unity, and his significant contributions to religious literature, most notably 'The Saint's Everlasting Rest.'This biography delves into Baxter's role as a mediator during times of intense sectarian conflict and his unwavering commitment to his conscience, which often led to his persecution and imprisonment. By situating Baxter within the broader social and political context of the 17th century, the work illuminates the complexities of the Nonconformist movement and the evolving landscape of the Church of England. Powicke's narrative captures the intellectual depth and moral fervor of a man whose pastoral heart and prolific writings continue to resonate with students of church history and theology. It remains an essential resource for understanding the development of Protestant thought and the struggle for religious toleration in the early modern era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

First Edition. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 321 pages; Physical desc. : ix, 321 p. , 25 leaves of plates : ill. , map (fold. ) ; 23 cm. Subject: Cheshire County Union of Congregational Churches --Congregational churches --England --Cheshire --History. 2 Kg.…

Hardcover. App.: ejections in 1662, licences granted under Declaration of indulgence 1672, place names, rules, p. 273-309; index p. 311-21 Good lt. spotted orig. dark green cloth. A few marginal tears. 25 halftone pl., 1 fold. map (illustrator).

First Edition. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 321 pages; Physical desc. : ix, 321 p. , 25 leaves of plates : ill. , map (fold. ) ; 23 cm. Subject: Cheshire County Union of Congregational Churches --Congregational churches --England --Cheshire --History. 2 Kg.…

First Edition. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Panel edges very slightly dust-toned as with age. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 218 pages; Physical desc. : 218 p. ; 22 cm. Subject: Norris, John (1657-1711) --Criticism and interpretation 1 Kg.…

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 66 p.; 26 cm. In edgeworn original tan wrapper. -- Reprinted from 'The Bulletin of the John Rylands Library, vol. 15 (1931; originally paged 138-176, 442-466) -- A correspondence initiated by John Eliot out of gratitude for The Saints Everlasting Rest and asking five questions, the first: 'What if you sh'ld write practical meditations upon all the severall great acts of faith and grace in union and comunion wth Jesus Christ, through the chief acts of vivification?' -- 16 manuscript letters (Eliot's in the original, Baxter's from the copies he made) survive in Baxter's letter books in Dr. Williams's Library, London. Due to poor handling, much of the correspondence is no longer extant. -- From Eliot's last letter of 30 March 1682: 'Further I see yt you doe not forget, but have a lively remembrance of, or poore Indians, and the Lord's gospelizing worke that is on foote among ym, for wth good remembrance I doe returne you my hearty thanks. The worke is still on foote, praised be God; and they greatly want Bibles. We are making another impression wth emendations. We have done the new Test, and psalms, but canot get leave to print the old test(am)ent wch the Indians doe earnestly cry for. They see the good of it in theire old Bibles, wch maketh them earnest for the whole Bible. My request to yourselfe is, yt you would please to stir up the honorable corporation to it.'.…

First Edition. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Panel edges very slightly dust-toned as with age. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 218 pages; Physical desc. : 218 p. ; 22 cm. Subject: Norris, John (1657-1711) --Criticism and interpretation 1 Kg.…

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 152. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1920 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 152.…

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 234. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1893 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 234.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1924 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 74 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 74 Powicke, Frederick J. (Frederick James), 1854-1935.…