22 September 2015 A.D. ENGLISH REFORMATION: Later writings of Bishop John Hooper
22 September
2015 A.D. ENGLISH
REFORMATION: Later writings of Bishop John Hooper
Works of the Early English Reformers (37 vols.)
The
Later Writings of Bishop Hooper, together with His Letters and Other Pieces
Author:
John Hooper
Editor:
Charles Nevinson
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Publication
Date: 1852
Pages:
640
John
Hooper was an uncompromising Reformed figure in the English Reformation,
eventually martyred under the reign of Mary in 1555. This volume contains many
of his later writings that influenced the Puritans that would come after him
during Elizabeth’s reign. Influenced by the writings of Calvin, they reflect
his unbending commitment to Reformation doctrines. Also included are his
letters and other intimate pieces.
John
Hooper
(ca. 1495–1555) was bishop of Gloucester and Worcester. He was influential in
the vestments controversy, only relenting from his critical view of the new
Ordinal after weeks of imprisonment. He observed a vow of poverty, resigning
the profits of his see to the crown, and was a strong proponent of social
justice. Hooper also endeavored to spread a Calvinistic theology across
England, and was burnt at the stake upon the reinstatement of heresy acts under
Mary I. His writings greatly influenced the Puritans that would follow him in
the reign of Elizabeth.
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