Thomas Wright (controversialist) facts for kids
Thomas Wright (who died around 1624) was an English Roman Catholic writer and debater. He became a priest during the time of Queen Mary. Later, he was one of the teachers of theology at the English College, Douai when it first started in 1569.
Early Life and Education
It is believed that Thomas Wright taught theology (the study of religion) and Hebrew (an ancient language) in Milan. He also taught theology in Spain and at a university in Louvain. He earned a special degree called D.D., which showed he was a highly educated religious scholar. People thought he was one of the smartest religious thinkers and debaters of his time.
Challenges and Travels
In 1577, Thomas Wright was working in Yorkshire, England. Soon after, he was held as a prisoner in York Castle. While there, he had discussions with other religious leaders from the Church of England.
He was moved from one prison to another until 1585. Then, he was sent away from England from the port of Hull. He found safety at the English College of Douay, which had temporarily moved to Rheims. He served as the vice-president there and later became the Dean of Courtray.
In 1622, he was in Antwerp. There, a religious leader named Marco Antonio de Dominis, who was the Archbishop of Spalato, repeated his promise to stop supporting Protestantism. This promise had first been made to the Pope's representative in Brussels. Thomas Wright passed away around 1624.
His Writings
It is not entirely clear which religious writings Thomas Wright created. He has sometimes been confused with other writers who had the same name. Because of this, it's hard to make a definite list of his works.
However, it is likely that he wrote two books:
- Certaine Articles discovering the Palpable Absurdities of the Protestants Religion (published in Antwerp in 1600).
- The Substance of the Lord's Supper (published in 1610).
The first book he wrote was later answered by another writer named Edward Bulkeley. Bulkeley's book was called An Apologie for the Religion established in the Church of England. Being an Answer to a Pamphlet by T. W[right] (published in 1602).
