Guide to the Adam Clarke Papers
Prepared by Robert Drew Simpson, Assistant Archivist and Mark C. Shenise, Associate Archivist
United Methodist Archives and History Center
General Commission on Archives and History of The United Methodist Church
(Published for the Drew University Methodist Library)
10/03/2011
Overview of Collection
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| Record Creator: |
Clarke, Adam |
| Title: |
Adam Clarke Papers |
| Date Span: |
1783-1833 |
| Abstract: |
Adam Clarke (1760-1832), Anglo-Irish preacher and Biblical scholar, was born in County Londonderry, Ireland in 1760. Clarke
served widely in Great Britain, and was a strong advocate for the poor, and for the education of poor children. He became
known for his skills as a Biblical scholar and linguist.
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| Extent: |
3.6 Cubic feet |
| Resource ID: |
drew.ms.2377 |
Biographical Note
Adam Clarke (1760-1832) was an Anglo-Irish preacher and Biblical scholar. He was born in County Londonderry, Ireland, in 1760.
He became a Methodist in 1779. John Wesley appointed him an itinerant preacher in 1782.
The following year Clarke was received by the Bristol Conference. He served widely in Great Britain, and was a strong advocate
for the poor, and for the education of poor children.
He became known for his skills as a Biblical scholar and linguist. Not only was he fluent in Biblical languages, but also
in Latin and Arabic. Clarke was criticized for his inability to accept the doctrine of the eternal sonship of Jesus Christ,
and so was considered unorthodox in his theology. Nonetheless, he was held in high regard both inside and outside Methodist
circles. His major contribution to the church was his multi-volume Bible commentary which became the basis of study for preparing
itinerant ministers both in Great Britain and America for many years. Clarke was president of the British Methodist Conference
three times and of the Irish Methodist Conference four times. He was a major force in establishing the Plan of Pacification
in 1795. Clarke died August 26, 1832, and is buried beside John Wesley at City Road in London.
Scope Note
This collection is comprised of correspondence dating from 1760 to 1832. There are also a number undated letters. A major
part of the collection is comprised of the manuscripts of Clarke's commentary on the Bible. There is also a folder of assorted
images, some of which are of Clarke, as well as several of his residences. The journals and notebooks include an account
of a journey made to Ireland in 1811, and a journey he made to the north of England in 1816.
There are also notes Clarke made on several tracts; notes on Roman coins, weights, and measures; also notes on Hebrew money.
There is a manuscript he began on the life of John Wesley and his ancestors, which was never completed or published. A
paper on the Gospel of Matthew is also included. The collection also includes a number of artifacts associated with Clarke's
personal life.
Arrangement
Materials have been arranged in the following manner.
Series: Artifacts
Series: Commentaries
Series: Correspondence
Series: General
Series: Images
Series: Journals
Preferred Citation
When citing material from this collection please use the following format: Direct reference to the item or its file folder,
Adam Clarke Collection, Methodist Collection - Drew University, Madison, New Jersey. Do not make use of the item's call number
as that is not a stable descriptor.
Access Restrictions
Copyright still owned by Drew. Permission to publish must be directed to Drew
Restrictions on Use
Detailed use restrictions relating to our collections can be requested from the office of the archivist at the General Commission
on Archives and History. Photocopying is handled by the staff and may be limited in certain instances. Before using any
material for publication from this collection a formal request for permission to publish is expected and required.
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Index Terms
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Subject Topics |
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Bible-Criticism, interpretation, etc. |
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Subject Geographic |
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England |
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Genre |
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Artifacts |
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Commentaries |
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Correspondence |
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Journals |
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Notebooks |
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Subject Topics |
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Bible-Criticism, interpretation,etc. |
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Subject Geographic |
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England |
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Genre |
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Artifacts |
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Commentaries |
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Correspondence |
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Journals |
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Notebooks |
Series: Artifacts
| Call Number |
Folder Title |
Date(s) |
| 5023-3-2:
3
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Sewing Kit |
1800 |
| 5023-3-2:
4
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Silver Knee Buckle |
1800 |
| 5023-7-2:
1
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Eye Glasses with Case |
1800 |
Series: Commentaries
| Call Number |
Folder Title |
Date(s) |
| 2127-4-1:
1
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Genesis, Leviticus |
Undated |
| 2127-4-1:
2
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Numbers |
Undated |
| 2127-4-1:
3
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Deuteronomy |
Undated |
| 2127-4-1:
4
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Joshua, Judges, Ruth |
Undated |
| 2127-4-1:
5
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1 and 2 Samuel |
Undated |
| 2127-4-1:
6
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1 and 2 Kings, Chronicles, Ezra |
Undated |
| 2127-4-1:
7
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Esther; Job |
Undated |
| 2127-4-1:
8
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Psalms 1 |
Undated |
| 2127-4-1:
9
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Psalms 2 |
Undated |
| 2127-4-1:
10
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Psalms 3 |
Undated |
| 2127-4-1:
11
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Proverbs, Canticles |
Undated |
| 2127-4-1:
12
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Ezekiel, Daniel |
Undated |
| 2127-4-1:
13
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Minor Prophets |
Undated |
| 2127-4-2:
1
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Gospel of Matthew 1 |
Undated |
| 2127-4-2:
2
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Gospel of Matthew 2 |
Undated |
| 2127-4-2:
3
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Gospel of Matthew 3 |
Undated |
| 2127-4-2:
4
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Gospel of Mark |
Undated |
| 2127-4-2:
5
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Gospel of Luke 1 |
Undated |
| 2127-4-2:
6
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Gospel of Luke 2 |
Undated |
| 2127-4-2:
7
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Gospel of John 1 |
Undated |
| 2127-4-2:
8
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Gospel of John 2 |
Undated |
| 2127-4-2:
9
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Acts 1 |
Undated |
| 2127-4-2:
10
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Acts 2 |
Undated |
| 2127-4-2:
11
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Acts 3 |
Undated |
| 2127-4-2:
12
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Romans 1 |
Undated |
| 2127-4-2:
13
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Romans 2 |
Undated |
| 2127-4-2:
14
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1 and 2 Corinthians |
Undated |
| 2127-4-2:
15
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Galatians, Ephesians, Philippian, Colossians |
Undated |
| 2127-4-2:
16
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1 and 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon |
Undated |
| 2127-4-2:
17
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Hebrews |
Undated |
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18
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James |
Undated |
| 2127-4-2:
19
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1 and 2 Peter, 1, 2, 3 John |
Undated |
| 2127-4-2:
20
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Jude, Revelation |
Undated |
Series: Correspondence
| Call Number |
Folder Title |
Date(s) |
| 2127-4-3:
2
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Correspondence 1824 - 1833 |
1824-1833 |
| 2127-4-3:
3
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Correspondence Undated |
Undated |
| 2127-4-3:
1
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Correspondence 1783 - 1823 |
1783-1823 |
Series: General
| Call Number |
Folder Title |
Date(s) |
| 2127-4-3:
4
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Miscellaneous |
Undated |
| 2129-1-1:
1
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Wesleyan Methodist Church Preaching Stations |
1832 |
Series: Images
| Call Number |
Folder Title |
Date(s) |
| 2127-4-3:
7
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Clarke Images |
Undated |
Series: Journals
| Call Number |
Folder Title |
Date(s) |
| 2127-4-3:
5
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Journals and Notebooks 1 |
Undated |
| 2127-4-3:
6
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Journals and Notebooks 2 |
Undated |
