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A. R. (Arthur Richard) Whitham
1863–1930
A thoughtful Anglican scholar and teacher, this early 20th-century writer made church history and biblical study approachable for general readers and students. His books range from the Psalms and St. Paul to the early Christian church, reflecting a lifelong commitment to clear religious education.
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The Christian Use of the Psalter
by A. R. (Arthur Richard) Whitham
About the author
Born in 1863, Arthur Richard Whitham was a British clergyman, scholar, and author whose work centered on Christian history and biblical studies. Records connected with his publications identify him as A. R. Whitham, and library catalogs link his name with a substantial body of religious writing published in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Whitham wrote practical, informative books for readers who wanted a clearer understanding of scripture and church tradition. His published works include The Christian Use of the Psalter, St. Paul: a Christian Study of His Life and Work, Handbook to the History of the Hebrew Monarchy, and The History of the Christian Church to the Separation of East and West. Taken together, they show an author interested in helping readers connect biblical texts, doctrine, and history.
He died in 1930. Although he does not appear to be widely remembered outside specialist and library circles today, his books have remained accessible through major digital archives and public-domain collections, which suggests they continued to be valued as useful guides to Christian learning.