Thomas Ken (1905)

By Frederick Arthur Clarke

Book Overview

""Thomas Ken"" is a biographical book written by Frederick Arthur Clarke in 1905. The book provides a detailed account of the life of Thomas Ken, an English bishop and hymn writer who lived in the 17th century. The author begins by describing Ken's early life and education, including his time at Winchester College and Oxford University. The book then goes on to detail Ken's religious career, including his ordination as a deacon and eventual appointment as Bishop of Bath and Wells. Throughout the book, Clarke explores Ken's religious views and the impact they had on his life and work. Additionally, the author delves into Ken's literary contributions, particularly his hymns, which are still widely used in Christian worship today. The book is well-researched and provides a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of Thomas Ken, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in religious history or hymnology.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: 1437350755
• ISBN13: 9781437350753
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"