Philip Quaque: The African ordained in the Church of England

Though history tends to focus on the white abolitionists, the charge was led by brave, moral leaders like Philip Quaque who was the first black man to be ordained in the church of England and a vocal, articulate critic of slavery.

Professor Alec Ryrie Gresham Professor of Divinity.

Professor Alec Ryrie FBA

Professor of Divinity

Professor Alec Ryrie is Gresham Professor of Divinity.

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