Daniel Rogers (Puritan) facts for kids

Daniel Rogers (1573–1652) was an important English clergyman and writer. He lived during a time when there were many changes in how people practiced their religion. Daniel Rogers is most famous for his book called Matrimoniall Honour, which was a guide on how to have a good marriage. He was known for not always agreeing with the official rules of the Church of England.

Life Story of Daniel Rogers

Daniel Rogers was born in Wethersfield, Essex. He was the oldest son of Richard Rogers, who was also a clergyman. Daniel's younger brother was Ezekiel Rogers.

His Education

Daniel went to Christ's College, Cambridge, a famous university. There, he was taught by William Perkins, a well-known religious teacher. Daniel earned his first degree in 1596 and a master's degree in 1599. He was a fellow (a kind of teacher or researcher) at the college from 1600 to 1608.

His Work as a Minister

After leaving Cambridge, Daniel Rogers became a minister in Haversham, Buckinghamshire. Later, he returned to his hometown of Wethersfield. He became a lecturer there, which meant he gave religious talks and sermons.

Daniel had some disagreements with William Laud, who was the Archbishop of Canterbury. Archbishop Laud was a very powerful leader in the Church of England. Even though Laud respected Daniel's knowledge, he suspended Daniel in 1629. This happened because Daniel did not follow all the official church rules. Other clergymen in Essex tried to help him, but he had to leave Essex for a while.

Later Years in Wethersfield

Daniel Rogers spent the last part of his life back in Wethersfield. His relative, Giles Firmin, was a vicar (another type of clergyman) nearby. Firmin was loyal to the king.

After King Charles I was executed, a special day of fasting was announced. Daniel Rogers went home with Firmin and they both felt very sad about the king's death. Later, when a petition for religious tolerance was sent to ministers in Essex, Daniel Rogers wrote a protest. This protest, called the Essex Watchmen's Watchword, argued against allowing people who disagreed with certain religious agreements to practice their faith freely. Daniel was the first to sign it.

Daniel Rogers died on September 16, 1652, when he was 80 years old. He was buried in Wethersfield. He was known for being a very serious person with strict religious beliefs.

Daniel Rogers's Writings

Many of Daniel Rogers's books were dedicated to Robert Rich, the Earl of Warwick, and his wife Susanna. They often welcomed Daniel to their home. Here are some of his important works:

• David's Cost: This book, published in 1619, was based on a sermon. It talked about what it takes to serve God properly.
• A Practicall Catechisme: This book, first published in 1633, was a guide to Christian teachings.
• A Treatise of the Two Sacraments of the Gospel: This book, published in 1635, discussed the two main sacraments (holy rituals) of the Christian faith.
• Matrimoniall Honour: Published in 1642, this is his most famous work. It was a guide about how to have a good, honorable, and pure marriage.
• Naaman the Syrian, his Disease and Cure: This was Daniel Rogers's longest work, published in 1642. It was a very detailed book with almost 900 pages.

Daniel Rogers's Family

Daniel Rogers was married twice. His first wife was Margaret Bishop. His second wife was Sarah, the daughter of John Edward.

One of his daughters married William Jenkyn, another clergyman. Daniel also had a son, also named Daniel, from his first marriage. This son became a minister in Haversham, Buckinghamshire. Daniel's granddaughter, Martha Rogers, was the mother of a famous scholar named John Jortin.