John Terry (priest) facts for kids
John Terry (born around 1555, died 1625) was an important church leader in England. He was a clergyman, which means he worked for the Church of England. He was also known for writing books that discussed and challenged the ideas of Roman Catholicism.
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John Terry's Life and Work
Early Life and Education
John Terry went to New College, Oxford, which is a very famous university in England. He was a talented student and became a "fellow" there. This meant he was a scholar or teacher at the college. In 1590, he left Oxford to become a priest in a town called Stockton, Wiltshire.
His Writings and Ideas
John Terry was known for his writings, especially his book called The Triall of Truth. This book, published in 1600, discussed and challenged some of the beliefs of Roman Catholicism. He wrote several other books that explored religious ideas and truth.
List of His Books
- The Triall of Truth, published in 1600.
- The second part of the trial of truth, published in 1602.
- The reasonablenesse of wise and holy truth, published in 1617.
- Theologicall Logicke: or the third part of the Tryall of truth, published in 1625.
