Burkitt, William 1650-1703 Portrait

William Burkitt (25 July 1650 in Hitcham, Suffolk, England – 24 October 1703, Essex) was a biblical expositor and vicar in Dedham, Essex, England.

He studied at Pembroke Hall, Cambridge, earning a B. A. in 1668 and M. A. in 1672. He became a Church of England curate at Milden, Suffolk, about 1672, and vicar of Dedham in 1692. Burkitt was also rector of Milden, near Lavenham, from 1672 to 1703.

Burkitt is known for his Bible commentary, Expository Notes with Practical Observations on the New Testament (Gospels published 1700, Acts to Revelation published 1703). Matthew Henry wrote in the preface to his commentary that it "met with very good acceptance among serious people" and that it would "do great service to the church." In fact, he went on to say that Burkitt's Exposition was the inspiration for his own commentary on the Old Testament, to complement Burkitt's work on the New Testament. Charles Spurgeon regarded Burkitt's commentary as a "goodly volume," and recommended "attentive perusal" of it.

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Dictionary of National Biography, Volume 7 - 1886 (see page 371)

Middleton's "Evangelical Biography, Volume 4" - 1816 (see page 110)

The Life of the Reverend Mr. William Burkitt, M.A. by Nath. Parkhurst - 1704
To which is Added, A Funeral Sermon Preached a Week after his Burial, on the Lecture Day

Expository notes, with practical observations, on the New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ : wherein the sacred text is at large recited, the sense explained, and the instructive example of the blessed Jesus, and his holy apostles, to our imitation recommended ... (Volume 1) (1835) - Burkitt, William, 1650-1703
Expository notes, with practical observations, on the New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ : wherein the sacred text is at large recited, the sense explained, and the instructive example of the blessed Jesus, and his holy apostles, to our imitation recommended ... (Volume 2) (1835) - Burkitt, William, 1650-1703
Expository Notes, with Practical Observations, on the New Testament , Volume 1 (1832) - William Burkitt
Expository Notes with Pratical Observations on the New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus ... , Volume 2 (1832) - William Burkitt, M.A.
Expository Notes, with Practical Observations, on the New Testament ... (Volume 1) (1844) - William Burkitt
Expository Notes, with Practical Observations, on the New Testament ... (Volume 2) (1844) - William Burkitt

The Poor Man's Help, and Young Man's Guide - 1693
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The Poor Man's Help, and Young Man's Guide - 1840
An Help and guide to Christian Families
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