Henry, Matthew

Matthew Henry (1662-1714), son of Philip Henry, became a Presbyterian minister like his father. He was a brilliant preacher, active in evangelical ministry throughout Cheshire, Staffordshire and Lancashire, although he was often persecuted for his non-conformism. He worked mainly in Chester, moving to Hackney for the last few years of his life. As well as an impassioned preacher, he was a prolific writer, his best known work being Exposition of the Old and New Testament . The ms text differs only very slightly from the published version.

From the guide to the An exposition by Matthew Henry of St Matthew's Gospel, 1698, 1698, (University of St Andrews)

Epithet: nonconformist divine

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Matthew Henry (1662-1714), son of Philip Henry, became a Presbyterian minister like his father. He was a brilliant preacher, active in evangelical ministry throughout Cheshire, Staffordshire and Lancashire, although he was often persecuted for his non-conformism. He worked mainly in Chester, moving to Hackney for the last few years of his life. As well as an impassioned preacher, he was a prolific writer, his best known work being Exposition of the Old and New Testament .

From the guide to the Sermon by Matthew Henry, 1704., 1704, (University of St Andrews)

Epithet: commentator on the Bible; son of Philip Henry

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