[414] Did the Greatest 18th-Century Philosopher Believe?

John Locke (1632 to 1705)
Church of England

1632 John Locke was born at Wrington, Somerset, England. He became one of the most notable philosophers of history, so that all modern philosophy has been described as an answer to Locke. He claimed to be a Christian, wrote books on the faith, and resisted the Deists. He did not accept the inspiration of all parts of Paul's letters, however.

[415] Lawyer Turned Innovative Evangelist.

Charles Finney (1792 to 1875)
Protestant

1792 Charles G. Finney was born in Warren, Connecticut. As a young lawyer, he became a notable revival leader after his conversion in his early twenties, famed for his innovative, high pressure techniques.

[416] Founder of the "Apostles."

F(rederick) D(enison) Maurice (1805 to 1872)
Protestant

1805 F. D. Maurice was born. He became a notable Christian socialist in his native England, and a leader of the group known as the "Apostles."

[417] Well-Known Theologian.

Andrew Alexander Bonar (1810 to 1892)
Presbyterian

1810 Andrew Alexander Bonar born. This Scottish minister was a well-known theologian, brother to Horatio, the hymnwriter, and a friend of Robert Murray McCheyne.

[418] Forty-Eight Years of Chili.

Lois Ellen Bohn (1914 to 1996)
Protestant

1914 Birth of Lois Ellen Bohn. She became a missionary of forty-eight years in Chili under the Gospel Mission of South America. At one time she was responsible for overseeing thirty rural grade schools.