Hastings Rashdall

1858–1924 (age 66)

Biography

Hastings Rashdall earned renown as a historian and philosopher, tracing the evolution of Christian thought and ethical life in works such as The Idea of Atonement.

He balanced scholarship with pastoral concern, shaping clergy and students alike through lectures and sermons, and his resting place at Holywell Cemetery keeps alive the memory of a generous mind.

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