Thomas Long (writer) facts for kids
Thomas Long (1621–1707) was an English church leader and writer. He wrote about how the church should be run. Thomas Long lived most of his life in the city of Exeter, England.
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Thomas Long's Life Story
Thomas Long went to Exeter College, Oxford for his education. He finished his studies and earned a degree in 1642. For many years, from 1660 to 1701, he was a special church official in Exeter called a prebendary.
Thomas Long's Writings and Ideas
Thomas Long was known for writing about important topics of his time.
Debates and Discussions
In 1678, he wrote against the ideas of a theologian named John Hales. He also criticized Andrew Marvell in his writings.
After a big change in the English government called the Glorious Revolution, Thomas Long wrote a book called A Resolution of Certain Queries (1689). In this book, he supported the new government.
Views on Religious Freedom
Thomas Long also wrote a response to John Locke's famous book, A Letter Concerning Toleration (1689). Locke believed in more religious toleration, meaning people should have freedom to practice their religion. Thomas Long, like another writer named Jonas Proast, disagreed with Locke. He wrote from a High Church point of view, which meant he believed the Church of England should have strong rules and traditions.
Controversies and Books
In the 1690s, there was a debate about who wrote a book called Eikon Basilike. This book was said to be written by King Charles I. Thomas Long joined this debate. He wrote against Anthony Walker and supported Richard Hollingworth, who believed the king wrote it.
He also wrote against a Unitarian book called The Naked Gospel (1690), which was written by Arthur Bury.
Books Written by Thomas Long
Here are some of the books and writings by Thomas Long:
- Mr. Hales's Treatise of Schism Examined and Censor'd (1678)
- A Resolution of Certain Queries (1689)
- The letter for toleration decipher’d, and the absurdity and impiety of an absolute toleration demonstrated (1689)
- An Answer to a Socinian Treatise called "The Naked Gospel" (1691)
- Dr. Walker's true, modest, and faithful account of the author of Eikon basilike, strictly examined, and demonstrated to be false, impudent, and deceitful (1693)
- Apostolic communion in the Church of England (1702)
