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Arthur William Robinson
1856–1928
A thoughtful Anglican writer whose books tried to bring faith, pastoral work, and modern ideas into conversation. His work ranges from practical guides for clergy and Christian life to broader reflections on religion and philosophy.
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God and the World: A Survey of Thought
by Arthur William Robinson
About the author
An English Anglican clergyman and religious writer, he was born in 1856 and is linked with Keynsham in Somerset. Reliable library and archive records identify him as Arthur W. Robinson or Arthur William Robinson and show that he published widely on Christian life, doctrine, and theology.
His church career included serving as vicar of All Hallows, Barking, from 1895 to 1916, after which he became a canon of Canterbury, a post he held until 1928. His books include The Personal Life of the Clergy, The Personal Life of the Christian, Christ and the Church, and The Trend of Thought in Contemporary Philosophy, which together suggest a writer interested in both everyday spiritual practice and larger intellectual questions.
He is best approached as a practical theologian: someone writing not only for scholars, but for clergy and thoughtful general readers who wanted clear guidance. Even now, his work offers a window into how early twentieth-century Anglican thinkers responded to ministry, belief, and the changing modern world.