Rebel Saint: Baptist Wriothesley Noel, 1798-1873

Baptist Noel (1798-1873) is a towering figure in nineteenth-century Evangelicalism, but he has been written out of its story due to his saintly rebel who counted a good conscience more valuable than a good standing. A Rebel Saint is a comprehensive study of Noel's life, work, and thought, correcting the neglect of his remarkable Anglican and Baptist ministries and his many years of prominence in Evangelical life. Philip Hill illustrates his influence on issues such as the Irvingite controversy, the opposition to the Tractarian movement, and Evangelical ecumenism, and explains his centrality in the establishment of the Evangelical Alliance and the London City Mission. Scholars of Evangelical history will greatly value this account, while all will be inspired by his story of sacrifice of fame and fortune for the sake of obeying religious conscience.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 26 May 2022
Publisher: James Clarke & Co Ltd

Baptist Noel, a towering figure in nineteenth-century Evangelicalism, has often been overlooked due to his saintly rebellion, valuing his conscience over his reputation. This led him to leave his prestigious Anglican career and aristocratic family to become a Baptist minister. A Rebel Saint is a comprehensive exploration of Noel's life, work, and thought, rectifying the neglect of his remarkable Anglican and Baptist ministries and his significant influence in Evangelical circles. Philip Hill adeptly showcases Noel's impact on various issues, such as the Irvingite controversy, the opposition to the Tractarian movement, and Evangelical ecumenism. He also elucidates Noel's central role in establishing the Evangelical Alliance and the London City Mission. Scholars of Evangelical history will greatly benefit from this account of a pivotal figure, while all readers will be inspired by Noel's selfless dedication to his religious conscience, sacrificing fame and fortune for the sake of obedience.

ISBN-13: 9780227177617