John Bond (jurist) facts for kids
John Bond (born 1612, died 1676) was an important English lawyer and a religious leader known as a Puritan clergyman. He was a key member of a special group called the Westminster Assembly and also led a college at Cambridge University named Trinity Hall, Cambridge.
His Life Story
John Bond was born in Chard, a town in Somerset, England. His father was Denis Bond. John went to school in Dorchester and later studied at St. Catharine's College, Cambridge. He became a fellow there, which means he was a senior member of the college.
He earned his first university degree, a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), in 1631. He then got his Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in 1635, and ten years later, he earned his Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) degree, showing his deep knowledge of law.
In 1643, John Bond joined the Westminster Assembly. This was a group of important religious leaders and experts who met during the English Civil War to discuss and reshape the Church of England. In 1645, he became the leader, or Master, of the Savoy.
Later that same year, he was chosen to be the Master of Trinity Hall, Cambridge. This was a big role, as he was in charge of the college.
Three years later, in 1649, he became a Professor of Law at Gresham College in London. This meant he taught law to students there. In 1654, he helped government officials in Middlesex and Westminster to make sure that ministers and schoolteachers were doing their jobs properly.
In 1658, he was given another important position: vice-chancellor of Cambridge University. This made him one of the top leaders of the entire university. However, when the king returned to power in 1660 during the Restoration, John Bond lost his positions at Cambridge and London.
He then moved back to Dorset. He passed away in Sandwich, near Swanage, in the Isle of Purbeck, and was buried in Steeple on July 30, 1676. Some people believe he might be the same John Bond who was a member of Parliament for Melcombe Regis.
His Published Works
John Bond wrote and published several sermons. Sermons are speeches given in a religious service, usually about moral or religious topics. Here are some of the sermons he published:
- A Door of Hope, 1641.
- Holy and Royal Activity, 1641.
- Sermon at Exeter before the Deputy Lieutenants, 1643.
- Salvation in a Mystery, 1644.
- Ortus Occidentalis, 1645.
- A Reliquary of Gospel, 1647.
- Grapes amongst Thorns, 1648.
- A Thanksgiving Sermon, 1648.
