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	* ‘A Critical Examination of the late new Text and Version of the New Testament, wherein the editor's corrupt text, false version, and fallacious notes are detected and censur'd,’ 3 parts, London, 1731–2. Against [[~~Daniel Mace (minister)\|~~Daniel Mace]].		* ‘A Critical Examination of the late new Text and Version of the New Testament, wherein the editor's corrupt text, false version, and fallacious notes are detected and censur'd,’ 3 parts, London, 1731–2. Against [[Daniel Mace]].
	* ‘A Vindication (and a Supplement to the Vindication) of the Gospel of St. Matthew, against a late tract entitled A Dissertation or inquiry concerning the canonical authority of the Gospel according to St. Matthew,’ 2 pts. London, 1735.		* ‘A Vindication (and a Supplement to the Vindication) of the Gospel of St. Matthew, against a late tract entitled A Dissertation or inquiry concerning the canonical authority of the Gospel according to St. Matthew,’ 2 pts. London, 1735.
	* ‘A Second Vindication of the Gospel of St. Matthew,’ London, 1735.		* ‘A Second Vindication of the Gospel of St. Matthew,’ London, 1735.

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New page: '''Leonard Twells''' (1684?–1742) was an English cleric and theological writer. ==Life== His father John was Master of Newark School. He received his education at [[Jesus College, C...

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'''Leonard Twells''' (1684?–1742) was an English cleric and theological writer.

==Life==
His father John was Master of [[Newark School]]. He received his education at [[Jesus College, Cambridge]], where he graduated B.A. in 1704.

In 1722 Twells was presented to the vicarage of St. Mary's, [[Marlborough, Wiltshire|Marlborough]], [[Wiltshire]]. He took the degree of M.A. at Oxford by diploma, 7 December 1733, and was created D.D. in that university, 7 July 1740. In 1737 he was presented to the united rectories of [[St Matthew, Friday Street]], and [[St Peter, Cheapside]], in London. He was also a prebendary of [[St Paul's Cathedral]], and one of the lecturers at [[St. Dunstan's-in-the-West]].

Twells died at [[Islington]] on 19 February 1742, leaving a large family without provision.

==Works==
His works are:

* ‘A Critical Examination of the late new Text and Version of the New Testament, wherein the editor's corrupt text, false version, and fallacious notes are detected and censur'd,’ 3 parts, London, 1731–2. Against [[Daniel Mace (minister)|Daniel Mace]].
* ‘A Vindication (and a Supplement to the Vindication) of the Gospel of St. Matthew, against a late tract entitled A Dissertation or inquiry concerning the canonical authority of the Gospel according to St. Matthew,’ 2 pts. London, 1735.
* ‘A Second Vindication of the Gospel of St. Matthew,’ London, 1735.
* ‘An Answer to the Enquiry into the meaning of Demoniacks in the New Testament,’ London, 1737.
* ‘An Answer to the Further Enquiry into the meaning of Demoniacks in the New Testament, in a second letter to the author,’ London, 1738. This and the previous work were addressed to [[Arthur Ashley Sykes]].
* ‘The Theological Works of Dr. Pocock. To which is prefixed an account of his life and writings,’ London, 1740. This was a subscription of works of [[Edward Pococke|Edward Pocock]].
* ‘Twenty-four Sermons preached … at the lecture founded by the Hon. R. Boyle, and eight Sermons preached … at the lecture founded by the Lady Moyer,’ 2 vols. London, 1743; 2nd edit. 1755. [[Boyle Lectures]] and [[Moyer Lectures]].

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Nick: New page: '''Leonard Twells''' (1684?–1742) was an English cleric and theological writer. ==Life== His father John was Master of Newark School. He received his education at [[Jesus College, C...