Martin Thornton

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Martin Thornton

Religious Studies

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Theology

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Martin Thornton's Degrees

• Bachelors Theology University of Oxford
• Masters Theology University of Oxford
• PhD Theology University of Oxford

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Why Is Martin Thornton Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Martin Thornton was an English Anglican priest, spiritual director, author and lecturer on ascetical theology. His "theology of the remnant" has been influential in Anglican circles. He was active for much of his life in the Diocese of Truro, England, serving 10 years as the canon chancellor of Truro Cathedral. He died on 22 June 1986 and was buried at the Townsend Cemetery, Crewkerne, South Somerset District, Somerset, England. The epitaph on his tombstone is "The word of God his Rule / The Glory of God his Aim / And to God the Holy Trinity / was all his guiding."

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Martin Thornton?

Martin Thornton is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Nottingham
• University of Oxford