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Leighton Pullan
1865–1940
An Anglican scholar with a gift for making church history readable, he wrote widely on early Christian doctrine, the Book of Common Prayer, and the long story of the Church after the Reformation. Much of his work grew out of Oxford teaching and preaching, giving it a clear, practical tone.
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The Books of the New Testament
by Leighton Pullan
About the author
Leighton Pullan (1865–1940) was an English clergyman and church historian whose books were written for readers who wanted serious scholarship without unnecessary fuss. Sources consistently place him at Oxford, where he served as a fellow and tutor of St John's College and also taught theology at Oriel.
His writing centered on Christian history and doctrine. Among the works linked with him are Early Christian Doctrine, The History of the Book of Common Prayer, The Church of the Fathers, and Religion Since the Reformation, the last based on the Bampton Lectures he preached before the University of Oxford in 1922.
Pullan's books suggest the kind of author he was: careful, learned, and interested in how belief developed across centuries of church life. He remains a useful guide for listeners drawn to early Christianity, Anglican tradition, and the historical roots of doctrine.