Vermigli to Bucer About Cranmer
Peter Martyr Vermigli from England to Martin Bucer on the Continent, complimenting Thomas Cranmer for his part in the debates in the House of Lords in behalf of the Book of Common Prayer.
Vermigli: “The palm rests with our friends, but especially with the Archbishop of Canterbury, whom they till now were wont to traduce as a man ignorant of theology, and as being conversant only with matters of government; but now, believe me, he has shown himself so mighty a theologian against them as they would rather not have proof of, and they are compelled, against their inclination, to acknowledge his learning and power and dexterity in debate.” (Original Letters, II, 469-470).
That's a mighty compliment from a robust scholar, Prof. Vermigli.
Robinson, Hastings. Original Letters Relative To The English Reformation Written During The Reign Of King Henry Viii., King Edward Vi., And Queen Mary: Chiefly From The Archives Of Zurich, Volume II. No location: Nabu Press, 2011. http://www.amazon.com/Original-Letters-Relative-English-Reformation/dp/127176296X/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1426804683&sr=8-3&keywords=original+letters+parker+society
Vermigli: “The palm rests with our friends, but especially with the Archbishop of Canterbury, whom they till now were wont to traduce as a man ignorant of theology, and as being conversant only with matters of government; but now, believe me, he has shown himself so mighty a theologian against them as they would rather not have proof of, and they are compelled, against their inclination, to acknowledge his learning and power and dexterity in debate.” (Original Letters, II, 469-470).
That's a mighty compliment from a robust scholar, Prof. Vermigli.
Robinson, Hastings. Original Letters Relative To The English Reformation Written During The Reign Of King Henry Viii., King Edward Vi., And Queen Mary: Chiefly From The Archives Of Zurich, Volume II. No location: Nabu Press, 2011. http://www.amazon.com/Original-Letters-Relative-English-Reformation/dp/127176296X/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1426804683&sr=8-3&keywords=original+letters+parker+society
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