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THOMAS JACKSON (1579 - 1640)

Jackson was born in Witton-le-Wear. At first intended for a career in commerce, he was sent to Oxford, where he devoted himself to theology. He was appointed to St Nicholas, Newcastle on 27 November 1623, and later held the living of Winston. He lived for the most part in Newcastle, where his preaching and charitable work were alike notable. In Thomas Fuller's words, he 'became a factor for heaven where he was once designed a merchant.' In 1630, Jackson was appointed to the presidency of Corpus Christi College (founded by Richard Fox, diplomat and bishop of Durham) where he was eventually buried.

Jackson's theological work ranks high. Robert Southey describes him as 'the most valuable of all our English divines'. Cardinal Pusey, in the 19th century asserted that Jackson was 'one of the best and greatest minds out church has nurtured.' Jackson's chief work was his Commentaries on the Apostles Creed. It was designed to fill twelve books, nine of which ere published as separate volumes in his lifetime. The fifth and sixth appeared while he was resident in the North East. Jackson also published three collections of sermons, dated 1617, 1625 and 1637.

Myers Literary Guide:	The North-East
THOMAS JACKSON (1579 - 1640) Jackson was born in Witton-le-Wear. At first intended for a career in commerce, he was sent to Oxford, where he devoted himself to theology. He was appointed to St Nicholas, Newcastle on 27 November 1623, and later held the living of Winston. He lived for the most part in Newcastle, where his preaching and charitable work were alike notable. In Thomas Fuller's words, he 'became a factor for heaven where he was once designed a merchant.' In 1630, Jackson was appointed to the presidency of Corpus Christi College (founded by Richard Fox, diplomat and bishop of Durham) where he was eventually buried. Jackson's theological work ranks high. Robert Southey describes him as 'the most valuable of all our English divines'. Cardinal Pusey, in the 19th century asserted that Jackson was 'one of the best and greatest minds out church has nurtured.' Jackson's chief work was his Commentaries on the Apostles Creed. It was designed to fill twelve books, nine of which ere published as separate volumes in his lifetime. The fifth and sixth appeared while he was resident in the North East. Jackson also published three collections of sermons, dated 1617, 1625 and 1637.
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