Edward Welchman facts for kids
Edward Welchman (born 1665, died 1739) was an English churchman. He was known for his writings about theology, which is the study of religious beliefs. From 1727, he held an important church position called the Archdeacon of Cardigan.
Life Story
Edward Welchman was born in 1665 in Banbury, Oxfordshire. His father was John Welchman.
Edward started his studies at Magdalen Hall, Oxford on July 7, 1679. He was also a chorister, someone who sings in a choir, at Magdalen College from 1679 to 1682. He earned his first degree, a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), on April 24, 1683. In 1684, he became a fellow at Merton College, which is like being a senior researcher or teacher. He then earned his Master of Arts (M.A.) degree on June 19, 1688.
In 1690, his college gave him the job of rector at Lapworth, Warwickshire. A rector is a priest in charge of a parish. He was also the rector of Berkeswell in the same area. On August 7, 1727, he became the Archdeacon of Cardigan and a prebendary of St. David's Cathedral. A prebendary is a type of church official who receives income from a cathedral.
Later, Edward Welchman became a chaplain to the bishop of Lichfield. A chaplain is a minister who serves a specific institution or person. On September 28, 1732, the bishop appointed him to another prebendary role at Lichfield Cathedral.
In 1736, Welchman became the rector of Solihull, Warwickshire. He held this position until he passed away on May 19, 1739. He was a friend of a writer named Deane Swift.
His Writings
Edward Welchman is considered a Reformed theologian. This means his religious ideas followed a specific branch of Protestant Christianity.
His most important work was a book written in Latin that explained the 39 Articles. These Articles are a set of statements that define the beliefs of the Church of England. An English translation of his book was published in 1776. This book was used at Oxford University for many years.
Welchman wrote several other books and papers, including:
- A Defence of the Church of England from the Charge of Schism and Heresie (1693): This book defended the Church of England against accusations that it had broken away from the true church or held wrong beliefs.
- The Husbandman's Manual (1695): This popular book used ideas from farming to teach people how to live a good, spiritual life. It was so popular that it was reprinted many times.
- A Practical Discourse on the Parable of Dives and Lazarus (1704): This book discussed a story from the Bible known as a parable, which is a simple story used to teach a moral or spiritual lesson.
- Dr. Clarke's Scripture Doctrine of the Trinity examined (1714): In this book, Welchman looked closely at the religious ideas of another writer, Dr. Clarke.
- An edition of D. Aurelii Augustini Hipponensis Episcopi Liber de Hæresibus (1721): This was Welchman's edited version of an old book about different religious beliefs.
- A Conference with an Arian (1721): This book was about a discussion with someone who held different religious views.
- A Dialogue betwixt a Protestant Minister and a Romish Priest (1723): This book was written as a conversation between a Protestant minister and a Roman Catholic priest, discussing their different beliefs.
- An edition of Novatiani Presbyteri Romani Opera (1724): This was Welchman's edited collection of works by an ancient Roman writer named Novatian.
Family
Edward Welchman had a son named John. John also studied at Oxford and became the vicar of Tamworth, Warwickshire. A vicar is another type of priest in charge of a parish.
