Jeremiah Dyke facts for kids

Jeremiah Dyke (born in 1584, died on April 9, 1639) was an English Puritan minister. A minister is a leader in a Christian church. Puritans were a group of people who wanted to make the Church of England simpler and more "pure." Jeremiah Dyke followed the rules of the church while still holding Puritan beliefs.

Jeremiah Dyke's Life Story

Jeremiah Dyke grew up in a family of ministers. His father, William Dyke, was also a minister in a town called Hempstead. His father faced some difficulties because he didn't always agree with all the church rules. Jeremiah's brother, Daniel Dyke, was also a well-known minister.

His Education and Early Career

Jeremiah went to Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, a famous university, starting in 1598. He studied hard and earned his first degree (B.A.) in 1602. He then got a master's degree (M.A.) in 1605. After finishing his studies, he became a Fellow at the college. This meant he was a senior member who helped teach and research.

After becoming a minister, Jeremiah worked for a short time in Toft, Cambridgeshire. Then, in 1609, he moved to Epping in Essex. He served as the minister there for the rest of his life.

Family and Legacy

Jeremiah Dyke was also important for helping to share his brother Daniel's ideas. He took care of his brother's writings and made sure they were published in 1635. This helped Daniel's work reach more people.

Jeremiah Dyke's Writings

Jeremiah Dyke wrote several books and sermons. These were often about how people should live their lives and practice their faith. His writings were important for people at the time.

Key Books and Treatises

Here are some of the books Jeremiah Dyke wrote:

• A Counterpoison against Covetousnes (1619)
• Good Conscience, or a Treatise shewing the Nature, Means, Marks, Benefit, and Necessity thereof (1624)
• The Mischiefe and Miserie of Scandals, both taken and given (1631)
• The Righteous Man's Tower, or the Way to be Safe in a case of Danger (1639)
• The Right Receiving of and Rooting in Christ (1640)
• The Worthy Communicant, or a Treatise showing I the due order of Receiving the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper (1642)
• A Caveat for Archippus (republished in 1898)

He also helped publish the works of his brother, Daniel Dyke.