James Bate (writer) facts for kids
James Bate (1703–1775) was an English scholar and writer who lived a long time ago. He was known for his studies and for the books he wrote.
Life of James Bate
James Bate was born in 1703 in a place called Boughton Malherbe in Kent, England. His father, Richard Bate, was a vicar (a type of priest) and a rector. James had an older brother named Julius Bate.
James went to school at the King's School, Canterbury. Later, he studied at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge starting in 1720. He earned his first degree in 1723. After that, he became a fellow at the college. He later moved to St John's College, Cambridge and earned his master's degree in 1727.
In 1730, James Bate became a "moderator" at the university. This was an important role in guiding students. The next year, he became one of the "taxers," who helped manage university finances.
James Bate also worked as a chaplain for Horace Walpole. A chaplain is like a personal priest or religious advisor. He traveled with Walpole to Paris, France, when Walpole was an ambassador there.
When he came back to England, James Bate became the priest at St. Paul's, Deptford in 1731. He worked very hard there. He was very good at reading and understanding Hebrew, an ancient language.
James Bate passed away in 1775. A special sermon was given at his funeral by the Rev. Colin Milne at St. Paul's, Deptford.
His Writings
James Bate wrote several books and sermons during his life. Here are some of his notable works:
- An Address to his Parishioners on the Rebellion of 1745. This was a message to the people in his church about a big event in England's history.
- An Essay towards a Rationale of the literal Doctrine of Original Sin … occasioned by some of Dr. Middleton's Writings (1752; 2nd ed. 1766). This was a scholarly essay where he shared his thoughts on a religious topic.
He also wrote other sermons and added scholarly notes to his works.
