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Thomas Sherlock
1678–1761
An influential Church of England bishop and noted Christian apologist, he spent decades at the center of English religious life. He is especially remembered for clear, forceful writing that defended the credibility of the Resurrection and helped shape 18th-century Anglican debate.
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About the author
Born in 1678, Thomas Sherlock became one of the leading churchmen of his time. He was educated at Eton and St Catharine's College, Cambridge, and went on to hold a series of important posts in the Church of England, including bishoprics at Bangor and Salisbury before becoming Bishop of London in 1748.
Sherlock built a reputation as a strong preacher, administrator, and controversialist. He is often remembered for his apologetic writing, especially The Trial of the Witnesses of the Resurrection of Jesus, which presented Christian evidence in a lively and accessible way and remained well known long after his death.
He served as Bishop of London until his death on July 18, 1761. Beyond church office, his career shows how closely religion, public life, and debate were connected in 18th-century Britain.