Thomas Palfreyman facts for kids
Thomas Palfreyman (died around 1589) was an English writer and musician. He lived during the time of King Edward VI in England. He was known for his religious books and his musical talents.
Life of Thomas Palfreyman
Thomas Palfreyman was a "gentleman of the Chapel Royal" during the reign of King Edward VI. This meant he was a musician or singer who worked for the king. He was part of a group that included other famous musicians like Thomas Tallis and Richard Farrant.
Palfreyman continued his work until about 1589, which is thought to be the year he passed away. A bishop named John Parkhurst once praised Palfreyman and another person, Robert Couch. He said they were both very good at music and understanding religious topics. It seems Palfreyman lived in a part of London called St Peter, Cornhill.
Thomas Palfreyman's Writings
Thomas Palfreyman wrote several books, all of which were about religious subjects. Here are some of his important works:
- An Exhortation to Knowledge and Love of God (1560): This book encouraged people to learn about and love God.
- Tho. Palfreyman his Paraphrase on the Romans (no date): This was his own explanation of the biblical book of Romans. It also included writings by other religious thinkers.
- Divine Meditations (1572): This book contained thoughts and reflections on religious themes. He dedicated it to Isabel Harington, a lady who worked for the Queen.
- The Treatise of Heauenly Philosophie (1578): This was a very large book, over 900 pages long. It included important ideas from the Bible and from early Christian leaders. He dedicated this work to Thomas Radclyffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex.
A Popular Book: Moral Philosophy
In 1567, Palfreyman updated and republished a very popular book called A Treatise of Morall Philosophy. This book contained wise sayings and advice. It was first written by William Baldwin in 1547.
Palfreyman's updated version was described as "augmented and the third tyme enlarged," meaning he added more to it and made it bigger. This new edition was very popular. It was reprinted many times over the years, with new editions appearing in 1575, 1584, 1587, 1591, 1596, 1610, 1620, and 1630. He dedicated this version to Henry Hastings, 3rd Earl of Huntingdon.
