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<p> bishop of Limerick, an eminent Irish theologian, was born at [[Drogheda]] Sept. 27, 1775. He studied at [[Dublin]] University, where his proficiency attracted the notice of Broderick, bishop of Kilmore, who made him curate of Swanlibar. When Broderick became archbishop of Cashel, he gave Jebb the living of Abington, one of the richest in Ireland. ‘ He was finally made bishop of [[Limerick]] in 1823. A Protestant bishop in a district chiefly inhabited by [[Roman]] Catholics, he overcame the prejudices of the people by his liberal spirit, and staunchly defended their rights. He died at Limerick Dec. 7,1833. His principal works are Sermons on Subjects chiefly practical, etc. (Lond. 1815, 8vo, and often): — Practical [[Theology]] (Lond. 1830, and again 1837, 2 vols. 8vo): — Pastoral Instructions on the Character of the [[Church]] of [[England]] (London, 1831 [new ed. 1844], sm. 8vo): — Thirty Years Correspondence with [[Alexander]] Knox, Esq. (London, 1834, 2 vols. 8vo). But by far his most important work is his Sacred Literature (London, 1820, 8vo, and often), intended chiefly as a review of the works of Lowth on [[Hebrew]] poetry and Isaiah. "Bishop Jebb undertakes to controvert some of the principles of Dr. Lowth, and to show that the criteria by which the latter would determine what is poetry in Hebrew are to be found in the New [[Testament]] as well as the Old. [[Aside]] from this controversy with Lowth, the work contains many illustrations and explanations of difficult or obscure passages, valuable to the Biblical scholar. ‘ No book of criticism has lately appeared more worthy the attention of the student of the Bible." See Life of [[Bishop]] Jebb, with a selection from his letters, by Rev. [[Charles]] Forster (2nd ed. Lond. 1837, 8vo); Allibone, Dictionary of Authors, s.v. (J. H.W.) </p>
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<p> Jebb, John (1), [[M.D., FRS]] </p> <p> a Socinian writer, was born in London in 1736. He studied at [[Trinity]] College, Dublin, and Peterhouse, Cambridge, of which latter he became fellow. He was made rector of Ovington, Norfolk, in 1764, but, having changed from orthodoxy to Socinianism, he declined any longer serving the Church, and resigned in 1775, to apply himself to the study of medicine. He died at London in 1786. His writings have been published entire, entitled Works, Theological, Medical, etc., with memoirs by John Disney, D.D. (London, 1787, 3 vols. 8vo). See A Letter to the Rev. Mr. Jebb with Relation to his Sentiments, etc. (Lond. 1778, 8vo); [[Resignation]] no Proof, a Letter to Mr. Jebb, by a member of the University of [[Cambridge]] (London, 1776, 8vo); A Letter to the Rev. John Jebb, M.A., etc. (Lond. 1776, 8vo); Atkins, General Biography; Hoefer, Nouv. Biogr. G neral, 26, 609; Allibone, Dictionary of Authors, 1, 957.. </p>
 
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<ref name="term_45775"> [https://bibleportal.com/encyclopedia/cyclopedia-of-biblical-theological-and-ecclesiastical-literature/jebb,+john+(2) John Jebb from Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature]</ref>
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John Jebb [1]

Jebb, John (1), M.D., FRS

a Socinian writer, was born in London in 1736. He studied at Trinity College, Dublin, and Peterhouse, Cambridge, of which latter he became fellow. He was made rector of Ovington, Norfolk, in 1764, but, having changed from orthodoxy to Socinianism, he declined any longer serving the Church, and resigned in 1775, to apply himself to the study of medicine. He died at London in 1786. His writings have been published entire, entitled Works, Theological, Medical, etc., with memoirs by John Disney, D.D. (London, 1787, 3 vols. 8vo). See A Letter to the Rev. Mr. Jebb with Relation to his Sentiments, etc. (Lond. 1778, 8vo); Resignation no Proof, a Letter to Mr. Jebb, by a member of the University of Cambridge (London, 1776, 8vo); A Letter to the Rev. John Jebb, M.A., etc. (Lond. 1776, 8vo); Atkins, General Biography; Hoefer, Nouv. Biogr. G neral, 26, 609; Allibone, Dictionary of Authors, 1, 957..

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  1. ↑ John Jebb from Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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