Job Orton

English minister and author of sermons

Job Orton - English minister and author of sermons
Born

September 4th, 1717
307 years ago

Died

1783
242 years ago — 66 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

England

Links & References

An English minister and author contributed significantly to religious literature in the 18th century. Served as a pastor at a congregational church in the city of London. Authored numerous works, including sermons that addressed moral and theological issues of the time. Edited and published collected works of notable theologians to disseminate their ideas further. Played a vital role in the dissemination of Nonconformist thought and was involved in preaching and teaching.

Authored influential sermons

Edited works of prominent theologians

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