The Life Of Isaac Watts: With Notes, Containing Animadversions And Additions (1785)

By Samuel Johnson

Book Overview

The book ""The Life Of Isaac Watts: With Notes, Containing Animadversions And Additions"" was written by Samuel Johnson in 1785. It is a biographical work that explores the life of Isaac Watts, a prominent English Christian minister, theologian, and hymn writer. The book provides a detailed account of Watts' life, from his birth in Southampton in 1674 to his death in Stoke Newington in 1748.Johnson's book delves into Watts' religious beliefs and his contributions to the development of English hymnody. The author also includes notes throughout the text, which offer additional commentary and analysis of Watts' life and work. These notes contain animadversions, or critical comments, as well as additions that provide more context and detail.Overall, ""The Life Of Isaac Watts"" is a comprehensive and insightful biography of one of the most important figures in English Christian history. It sheds light on Watts' life and legacy, and provides valuable insights into the development of English hymnody and religious thought during the 17th and 18th centuries.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165766523
• ISBN13: 9781165766529
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"