Humphrey Prideaux
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Humphrey Prideaux
HUMPHREY PRIDEAUX Churchman and oriental scholar Date: 1648 - 1724
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1648 1724 Churchman Humphrey Scholar Prideaux
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1. Title: Humphrey Prideaux (1648-1724): A Prominent Churchman and Oriental Scholar Humphrey Prideaux, born on March 15, 1648, in Exeter, England, was a distinguished figure in the realms of both the Church of England and Oriental studies during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. This evocative portrait captures the intellectual depth and spiritual gravitas of this remarkable man. Prideaux, who studied at Exeter College, Oxford, and Trinity College, Cambridge, was ordained as a deacon in 1671 and a priest in 1672. He rose through the ranks of the Church of England, becoming a prebendary of Exeter Cathedral in 1685 and eventually the Dean of the Chapel Royal in 1718. However, Prideaux's true passion lay in the study of Oriental languages and history. He was a prolific author, publishing numerous works on the subject, including "A New History of the Saracens" (1691) and "A Treatise Concerning the Original and Progress of Idolatry" (1711). His scholarship was groundbreaking, as he was one of the first Western scholars to delve deeply into the histories of the Islamic world and its peoples. The intricate details of Prideaux's scholarly attire in this portrait reflect his dedication to both his ecclesiastical and academic pursuits. The open book on the table before him hints at the extensive research that fueled his writings, while the serious expression on his face conveys the intensity of his intellectual focus. This striking image of Humphrey Prideaux serves as a testament to the enduring power of curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge, bridging the cultural and religious divides of his time.
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