Adam Clarke
Adam Clarke
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Full Name: Adam Clarke
Commonly known as: Reverend Adam Clarke, A.M.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: December 10, 1762, in Loughgall, County Armagh, Ireland (now Northern Ireland)
Died: August 24, 1832, in Liverpool, England
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Nationality: Irish-English
Profession: Theologian, Clergyman, Scholar, Bible Commentator
Early Life and Background
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Adam Clarke was born on December 10, 1762, in Loughgall, County Armagh, Ireland. He came from a humble background, with his father working as a gardener. Clarke's early education took place at the local village school before he proceeded to attend the University of Trinity College in Dublin. He later transferred to St. John's College, Cambridge, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1786 and his Master of Arts degree in 1791.
Major Accomplishments
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Adam Clarke made significant contributions as a theologian, clergyman, scholar, and Bible commentator. Some notable achievements include:
Ordained as an Anglican priest in 1787, he served the Church of England for over four decades.
Published numerous scholarly works on theology, biblical commentary, and hymnology.
Edited the famous _Commentary on the Holy Bible_, a six-volume work that remains one of his most enduring legacies.Notable Works or Actions
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Some notable works and actions include:
_The Holy Bible... in the Original Tongues: With the English, Latin, Greek, and French Notes_ (1791-1807) - A comprehensive commentary on the entire Bible.
_A Commentary on the New Testament of Our Lord Jesus Christ_ (1785-1812) - A thorough analysis of the Gospels.
_Hymns for Social Worship_ (1818) - A collection of hymns intended for congregational singing.
Impact and Legacy
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Adam Clarke's contributions as a theologian, clergyman, scholar, and Bible commentator have left a lasting impact on Christianity. His works continue to be studied by scholars and students around the world. He was also known for his advocacy of social justice and education, influencing generations through his writings.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Adam Clarke is widely quoted and remembered due to:
His comprehensive biblical commentaries, which remain authoritative sources on biblical interpretation.
His dedication to spreading knowledge and promoting social welfare through education and advocacy.
* His role in shaping the Church of England's theology and practices during his time.
Quotes by Adam Clarke
Now an infinite happiness cannot be purchased by any price less than that which is infinite in value; and infinity of merit can only result from a nature that is infinitely divine or perfect.
Death to a good man is but passing through a dark entry, out of one little dusky room of his Father’s house into another that is fair and large, lightsome and glorious, and divinely entertaining.
Man may be considered as having a twofold origin – natural, which is common and the same to all – patronymic, which belongs to the various families of which the whole human race is composed.
Prayer is not designed to inform God, but to give man a sight of his misery; to humble man’s heart, to excite his desire, to inflame his faith, to animate his hope, to raise his soul from earth to heaven...
All abuse and waste of God’s creatures are spoil and robbery on the property of the Creator.
To be filled with God, is a great thing; to be filled with the fulness of God, is still greater; to be filled with all the fulness of God, is greatest of all.
Prayer is not designed to inform God, but to give man a sight of his misery; to humble man's heart, to excite his desire, to inflame his faith, to animate his hope, to raise his soul from earth to heaven.
The grand obstacle to the salvation of the scribes and Pharisees was their pride, vanity and self-love. They lived on each other's praise. If they had acknowledged Christ as the only good teacher, they must have given up the good opinion of the multitude; and they chose rather to lose their souls than to forfeit their reputation among men!
Woe to that man who runs when God has not sent him; and woe to him who refuses to run, or who ceases to run, when God has sent him.