Dear friends,
I have a question for those who know. I am doing a little personal research on an item not relating to my ancestry. I am trying to trace the spiritual and philosophical roots of the modern-day Pentecostal movement. I noticed - yes, by Wikipedia - that John Darby, one of the major proponents of the pre-tribulational rapture theory, was baptized in the Church of England and his Godfather was none other than Lord Nelson. Before I leap to conclusions about its significance, I want to ask: how much of a formative influence would a Godfather have on his Godson in the Church of England circa 1800?
Thank you.
I have a question for those who know. I am doing a little personal research on an item not relating to my ancestry. I am trying to trace the spiritual and philosophical roots of the modern-day Pentecostal movement. I noticed - yes, by Wikipedia - that John Darby, one of the major proponents of the pre-tribulational rapture theory, was baptized in the Church of England and his Godfather was none other than Lord Nelson. Before I leap to conclusions about its significance, I want to ask: how much of a formative influence would a Godfather have on his Godson in the Church of England circa 1800?
Thank you.
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