W. M. Jacob

W. M. Jacob is a British historian specializing in the religious, social, and educational history of England, particularly the Anglican Church between the 17th and 19th centuries. He is the author of several scholarly works, including 'The Clerical Profession in the Long Eighteenth Century' and 'Lay People and Religion in the Early Modern Period'. His research focuses on the intersection of clerical identity, religious practice, and education.