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William Owtram

1626 – 1679

British priest

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About William Owtram

Lived 1626 – 1679 (aged 52–53). William Owtram was a theologian, canon and hebraist.

Major works Owtram's principal work is De Sacrificiis libri duo; quorum altero explicantur omnia Judaeorum, nonnulla Gentium Profanarum Sacrificia; altero Sacrificium Christi. Utroque Ecclesiae Catholicae his de rebus Sententia contra Faustum Socinum, ejusque sectatores defenditur, published in London in 1677 and dedicated to Thomas Osborne, Earl of Danby. An English translation, 'Two Dissertations on Sacrifices,' with additional notes and indexes by John Allen, was published in 1817. After his death Joseph Hindmarsh published six under Owtram's name, titled Sermons upon Faith and Providence, and other subjects (London, 1680), but these are considered not genuine

To preserve his authentic work, Owtram's relatives arranged the posthumous publication of Twenty Sermons preached upon several occasions from his original manuscripts, edited by James Gardiner, D.D., later Bishop of Lincoln (2nd ed., London, 1697.

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Important facts

Born
1626, Barlow
Birth century
Died
1679, London
Education
Trinity College, Trinity College, Cambridge
Also known as
William Outram

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Owtram?

British priest

When was William Owtram born?

William Owtram was born in 1626 in Barlow.

When did William Owtram die?

William Owtram died in 1679 in London.

What was William Owtram's occupation?

William Owtram was a theologian, canon and hebraist.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Owtram

· Wikidata: Q8016427

· DBpedia: William Owtram

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