William Atkinson theological notebook, circa 1715.

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William Atkinson theological notebook, circa 1715.

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The collection consists of a handmade, leather-bound notebook that possibly belonged to William Atkinson. Compact handwriting fills all 96 pages plus the inside front and back covers with extracts taken from the works of contemporary theologians including John Tillotson's sermons, William Nichols's DEFENCE OF THE DOCTRINE AND DISCIPLINE OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND, and Richard Baxter's NOW OR NEVER; along with Atkinson's commentary on the extracts and potentially original theological reflections or sermons by him. The choice of extracts, the inclusion of entries on Quaker theology, and the nature of Atkinson's criticism suggest that he took a non-conformist stance against the Church of England. The notebook is undated, but refers to the year 1715 on page four. Acquired as part of the William B. Hamilton Collection of British Manuscripts.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7971127

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Atkinson, William Patterson

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Tillotson, John, 1630-1694

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William B. Hamilton Collection of British Manuscripts.

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Baxter, Richard, 1615-1691

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English theologian. From the description of Address to the reader : autograph manuscript : [n.p., n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270621631 Presbyterian divine. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [n.p.], to [the Rev. Francis Tallents], [1655 June]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270870268 Author, chaplain, and clergyman. From the description of Papers of Richard Baxter, 1656-1687. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79270054 ...

Nicholls, William, 1664-1712

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Atkinson, William, b. ca. 1679.

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William Atkinson was baptized on March 8, 1679. He appears to have been an amateur theologian or preacher whose stance was not in conformity with the Church of England. He most likely lived in Great Britain. From the guide to the William Atkinson Theological Notebook, circa 1715, (David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University) William Atkinson was baptized on March 8, 1679. He appears to have been an amateur theologian or preacher in Great Britain. ...

Church of England

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According to the Canons of 1604, XLIX-LII, of the Church of England, only those persons whose faith and learning are known to their bishop are licensed to preach. Such is the case because the Anglican bishop has pastoral charge of his entire diocese, and the ministers of that diocese, and the ministers of that diocese are considered to be his assistants. From the description of Church of England licensing document, 1886. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122406060 The major mis...