Publications of William Ashdowne

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  • Ashdowne, William. The true character of John the Baptist: or, a free and candid enquiry, whether all the disciples of John the Baptist, and our Lord's ; who became such during their Ministry, were baptized with the Holy Ghost, or not: equally with all those who were Baptized with it, that became our Lord's Disciples after his Ascension? According to John's Prophetic Declaration in Matth. iii. 10, 11. Mark i. 7, 8. Luke iii. 16, 17. I indeed have Baptized you with Water, but he shall Baptize you with the Holy Ghost. In which, That they were Baptized with the Holy Ghost is shewn to be highly probable. To which is annexed, several presumptive Arguments, In Proof of the Genuineness of John's Prophetic Character; Shewing That he was not merely a Jewish Moralist, an Impostor, or an Enthusiast. By an impartial hand. London: printed for the author, and sold by J. Beecroft, Bookseller, in Pater-Noster-Row, MDCCLVII. [1757]. ESTC No. T121298. Grub Street ID 172139.
  • Ashdowne, William. The distinction between the ordinary and extraordinary gifts of the Holy Spirit, Proved to have no Foundation in the New Testament. In which is made appear, That in the Apostolic Age, the Holy Spirit given to every Believer in Christ, in its Operation in them, was after a miraculous Manner; and therefore the Promises of the Spirit, in the New Testament, are confined wholly to them at that Time; consequently Believers in Christ, in after Ages, are not included therein. By an Impartial Hand. London: printed for J. Wilkie in St. Paul's Church-Yard, MDCCLXVII. [1767]. ESTC No. T11666. Grub Street ID 168324.
  • Ashdowne, William. A dissertation on St. John, iii. 5. In which, from arguments intirely new, is fully made appear from the New Testament, that by the word Spirit, is meant the word of God; ... Likewise that baptism, ... is the only initiating right [sic] into the Kingdom of God, ... By W. Ashdowne. Canterbury: printed for the Author, and sold by Simmons and Kirkby, and Mr. Smith; J. Wilkie, in London, 1768. ESTC No. T84985. Grub Street ID 305322.
  • Ashdowne, William. The distinction between the ordinary and extraordinary gifts of the Holy Spirit, Proved to have no Foundation in the New Testament. In which is made appear, That in the Apostolic Age, the Holy Spirit given to every Believer in Christ, in its Operation in them, was after a miraculous Manner; and therefore the Promises of the Spirit, in the New Testament, are confined wholly to them at that Time; consequently Believers in Christ, in After-Ages, are not included therein. He that answereth a Matter before he heareth it, it is Folly and Shame unto him. Prov. xviii. 13. Whether there be Prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be Tongues, they shall cease; whether there be Knowledge, it shall vanish away. 1 Cor. xiii. 8. Search the Scriptures. - Prove all Things, hold fast that which is good. 1 Thes. v. 21. By an impartial hand. The second edition.. London: printed for J. Wilkie, in St. Paul's Church-Yard, MDCCLXIX. [1769]. ESTC No. T181992. Grub Street ID 218514.
  • Ashdowne, William. A scripture key to the evangelists, the Acts of the Apostles, the epistle to the Romans, Galatians, Ephesians, Colossians, and Hebrews. In a method hitherto unattempted. containing, A connected Thread of the Ministry of Christ and the Apostles in the Plantation of the Gospel. In which is stated, The Opinion the Jews, particularly the Scribes and Pharisees, had of Christ, which led them to converse with him, and he with them; from whence arose the leading Causes of their Behaviour to him in his Ministry, and at his Trial and Crucifixion. The Proofs that Jesus and the Apostles gave that he is the Christ, and of his Resurrection. Also, The original Cause of the Difference of Opinion amongst the Jews and Gentiles, which arose upon the latter being received into the Kingdom of the Messiah; i. e. Whether they ought to obey the Law of Moses, to be saved, or not, with the Arguments urged by the Apostles, particularly Paul, in the Negative. By William Ashdowne. Canterbury: printed for the author, by T. Smith and Son, M.DCC.LXXVII. [1777]. ESTC No. T172600. Grub Street ID 210030.
  • Ashdowne, William. An essay explaining Jesus's true meaning in his parables; from the occasion of his speaking, and the application of them. By William Ashdowne. Canterbury: printed and sold by Simmons and Kirkby. Sold also by James Macgowan, Paternoster-Row, London, MDCCLXXX. [1780]. ESTC No. T85714. Grub Street ID 306005.
  • Ashdowne, William. A key to the Scripture character of Jesus Christ; or, the doctrine of the ancient existence of his glorious soul in union with his deity, Clearly proved and demonstrated from Revelation: and the manifold Advantages and good Consequences which attend the Knowledge and Belief of this Doctrine pointed out; with an Answer to all Objections. To which is added an appendix, Containing Some Remarks on the Scheme of Doctrine lately published by the Rev. Mr. R. E-t, A. B. wherein he endeavours to prove, That the Deity attributed to Jesus Christ in Scripture is not his own Deity, but the Deity of the Father united to to Him, or dwelling in Him-Or. That the Father is Absolutely God in his Own Person, and that Exclusive of all other, &c. By a free inquirer after truth. London: printed for J. Buckland, Pater-Noster-Row, 1784. ESTC No. T81499. Grub Street ID 302292.
  • Ashdowne, William. The unitarian, Arian, and Trinitarian opinion respecting Christ, examined and tryed, by scripture evidence alone, in a method hitherto unattempted. By William Ashdowne. Canterbury: printed by J. Grove, General Printing-Office, High-Street, MDCCLXXXIX. [1789]. ESTC No. T11650. Grub Street ID 168165.
  • Ashdowne, William. A letter to the author of a letter to the bishops, on the application of the dissenters for a repeal of the Corporation and Test Acts. By W. A. Canterbury: printed for the author, by J. Grove, High-Street, [1790?]. ESTC No. T169558. Grub Street ID 207397.
  • Ashdowne, William. An attempt to shew that the opinion concerning the devil, or satan, as a fallen angel, and that he tempts men to sin, hath no real foundation in scripture. By William Ashdowne. Canterbury: printed by J. Grove; and sold by Johnson, in St. Paul's Church-Yard; Marsom, bookseller, Holborn; Bristow, Canterbury; and Ledger, Dover, M,DCCXCI. [1791]. ESTC No. T61212. Grub Street ID 286916.
  • Ashdowne, William. New and decisive proofs, from scripture and reason, that adults only are included in the design of the new covenant, or the Gospel dispensation, and were members of the Church of Christ, in the Apostolic age. Offered as a reply to Mr. Williams's attempt, in a late treatise, to prove that by baptism infants were initiated into the Church of Christ, and members of it, at that time. By William Ashdowne. Canterbury: printed by J. Grove, in the High-Street. And sold by Johnson, in St. Paul's Church-Yard, London; and by W. Bristow, Canterbury M,DCCXCII. [1792]. ESTC No. T223060. Grub Street ID 245756.
  • Ashdowne, William. An attempt to prove that the opinion concerning the devil, or Satan, as a fallen angel, and that he tempts men to sin, hath no real foundation in scripture. Being a supplement to a pamphlet published about the year 1770, entituled, An enquiry into the scripture meaning o the word Satan. The second edition, with considerable additions. By Wm. Ashdowne. Canterbury: printed and sold by W. Bristow; and sold by Johnson, in St. Paul's Church-Yard, London; Townsend, Chatham; Ledger, Dover; Burgess, Lewes; Chalmers, Maidstone; and all other booksellers, 1794. ESTC No. N30450. Grub Street ID 19410.
  • Ashdowne, William. Two letters, addressed to the Right Reverend the Lord Bishop of Landaff, occasioned by the distinction his Lordship hath made between the operation of the Holy Spirit in the primative ministers of Christ, and its operation in men at this day, contained in an address to young persons, after confirmation; Which distinction is shewn not to have any foundation in the New Testament. Also that the promises of the Spirit to Christ's Disciples extend to the days of the Apostles only. By William Ashdowne. Canterbury: printed for the author, by W. Bristow, and sold by Johnson, St. Paul's Church-Yard, London, 1798. ESTC No. T52088. Grub Street ID 279252.