A Body of Divinity (Body of Practical Divinity)

Thomas Watson

ISBN 10: 0851513832 / ISBN 13: 9780851513836

Published by Banner of Truth, 1957

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Body of Divinity (Body of Practical Divinity)
• Publisher: Banner of Truth
• Publication Date: 1957
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0851513832
• ISBN 13: 9780851513836
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Makes up, with The Ten Commandments and The Lord's Prayer, Watson's Body of Practical Divinity.

About the Author

Watson was a 17th Century non-conformist Puritan preacher and author. He was probably born in Yorkshire, although the exact place and date of his birth are unknown. He studied at Emmanuel College, Cambridge (BA, 1639; MA, 1642), where he was apparently a diligent student. Certainly his intellect is apparent in his writings, which show a profound grasp of the English language, as well as a solid understanding of Hebrew, Greek, and Latin. He quotes from the early church fathers, and his familiarity with the breadth of the scriptural canon is stunning. Cross-references from the entire biblical corpus are sprinkled throughout his sermons, revealing a deep understanding of many texts obscure to most modern day Bible students. A solid understanding of history, botany, medicine, physics, the classics, logic, and various trades are revealed in his sermons.