Henry Bennet (fl. 1561), said to be of Calais, was an English translator of Protestant literature.[1]
Bennet published in 1561, at the press of John Awdelay, a volume of translations from the German and Swiss Protestant reformers, A Famous and Godly History. The book is divided into two parts, which were published together.[1][2]
The last two are in the form of letters. The translations are in idiomatic English, and the quotations of Œcolampadius from Homer and Euripides are turned into English verse.[1] The authors in the second part had first been brought together by Theodore Bibliander, though Bennet probably used the anonymous French compilation: Histoire des vies et faits de trois excellents personnages, premiers restaurateurs de l’évangile (1555).[4]
Philip Melanchthon was a German Lutheran reformer, collaborator with Martin Luther, the first systematic theologian of the Protestant Reformation, intellectual leader of the Lutheran Reformation, and an influential designer of educational systems. He stands next to Luther and John Calvin as a reformer, theologian, and shaper of Protestantism.
Martin Bucer was a German Protestant reformer based in Strasbourg who influenced Lutheran, Calvinist, and Anglican doctrines and practices. Bucer was originally a member of the Dominican Order, but after meeting and being influenced by Martin Luther in 1518 he arranged for his monastic vows to be annulled. He then began to work for the Reformation, with the support of Franz von Sickingen.
Johannes Oecolampadius was a German Protestant reformer in the Calvinist tradition from the Electoral Palatinate. He was the leader of the Protestant faction in the Baden Disputation of 1526, and he was one of the founders of Protestant theology, engaging in disputes with Erasmus, Zwingli, Luther and Martin Bucer. Calvin adopted his view on the Eucharist dispute.
Wolfgang Fabricius Capito was a German Protestant reformer in the Calvinist tradition.
Simon Grynaeus was a German scholar and theologian of the Protestant Reformation.
Protestant Reformers were those theologians whose careers, works and actions brought about the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century.
Thomas Wentworth, 2nd Baron Wentworth was an English peer, courtier, administrator and military commander during the reigns of Edward VI, Mary and Elizabeth. His reputation suffered through the surrender of Calais in 1558, which occurred under his command.
This is a list of people who have served as Lord-Lieutenant of Suffolk. Since 1642, all Lord Lieutenants have also been Custos Rotulorum of Suffolk.
Johann Faber was a Catholic theologian known for his writings opposing the Protestant Reformation and the growing Anabaptist movement.
Calvinism originated with the Reformation in Switzerland when Huldrych Zwingli began preaching what would become the first form of the Reformed doctrine in Zürich in 1519.
James Blount, 6th Baron Mountjoy was an English peer.
John Véron was a French Protestant controversialist and preacher, known for his activities in England. Véron also served as an English translator for the British Privy Council.
John Awdely was an English printer in London, known as a writer of popular and miscellaneous works.
Richard Argentine, alias Sexten, M.D,, was an English physician and divine.
William Gace, was an English translator.
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Protestantism:
Eliseus Bomelius was a German physician and astrologer.
Henry Bull was an English Protestant theological writer. He is now remembered as an ally of John Foxe in documenting the Marian exiles and recent religious history.
Maximilian Mörlin was a Lutheran theologian, court preacher, Superintendent in Coburg, and Reformer.
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This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain : Stephen, Leslie, ed. (1885). "Bennet, Henry (fl.1561)". Dictionary of National Biography . Vol. 4. London: Smith, Elder & Co.
