Laurence William Grensted (1884–1964) was a British Anglican priest and theologian. He was Nolloth Professor of the Philosophy of the Christian Religion, associated with Oriel College at the University of Oxford.
Laurence Grensted | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1884 |
| Died | 1964 |
| Occupation(s) | Professor, chaplain |
| Known for | Philosophy of the Christian religion; Bampton Lectures on Psychology and God (1930) |
| Title | Nolloth Professor of the Philosophy of the Christian Religion |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | University College, Oxford |
| Academic work | |
| Era | 20th century |
| Discipline | Philosophy |
| Sub-discipline | Christian religion |
| Institutions | University of Oxford |
| Main interests | Philosophy of the Christian religion |
| Notable works | A Short History of the Doctrine of the Atonement (1920) |
Laurence Grensted studied at University College, Oxford and was subsequently a Fellow and Chaplain there from 1924 to 1930.[1] He was the author of A Short History of the Doctrine of the Atonement, published in 1920.[2]
Grensted delivered the 1930 Bampton Lectures at Oxford on Psychology and God, a study of the implications of recent psychology for religious belief and practice.[3]
Grensted was a member of the Royal Entomological Society.[4] He was later Canon and then Canon Emeritus at Liverpool Cathedral.[5]
Photographs of Laurence Grensted are held in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery, London.[5]
References
edit- ^ Darwall-Smith, Robin (2008). A History of University College, Oxford. Oxford University Press. p. 535. ISBN 978-0-19-928429-0.
- ^ Grensted, L. W. (2008). A Short History of The Doctrine of The Atonement. Kessinger Publishing. ISBN 978-1436535786. (Originally published in 1920.)
See also: Grensted, L. W. (2013). A Short History of the Doctrine of the Atonement. Nabu Press. ISBN 978-1289749118. - ^ Grensted, Rev. L. W. (1930). Psychology and God: A Study of the Implications of Recent Psychology for Religious Belief and Practice. London, New York, Toronto: Longmans, Green, & Co.
- ^ "Collector: Laurence William Grensted". Relational Museum Collector Information. Oxford, UK: Pitt Rivers Museum. Retrieved 20 January 2017.
- ^ a b "Laurence William Grensted (1884–1964), Canon Emeritus, Liverpool Cathedral". National Portrait Gallery, London.
External links
edit- L. W. Grensted publications from WorldCat
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