William Huntington

William Huntington S.S. (2 February 1745 – 1 July 1813) was an English preacher and coalheaver. It is said (although his writings, sermons and letters do not bear that out - see examples from Huntington's works below) that he was known for preaching that the 'moral law' was unnecessary, a theological view known as Antinomianism. Huntington was a strict Calvinist who believed that some were predestined to be saved and some were not. He believed that on Judgment Day he would be identified as a true prophet. His unusual, polemical preaching style and writings made him popular but brought him into conflict with other preachers throughout his life. He founded or opened chapels throughout England, many of which still survive.

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William Huntington
Birth dateFebruary 02, 1745
Birth place
Cranbrook Kent
Date of deathJuly 01, 1813
Place of death
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Education
Dencen Free Grammar School

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