Church Historians from England
Browse church historians and theologians connected with England, including biographies, writings, eras, and sourced theological positions.
C.S. Lewis
20th Century / England
British author and apologist; wrote 'Mere Christianity' and 'The Chronicles of Narnia.'
140 positions / 7 writings
Charles Spurgeon
19th Century / England
Baptist preacher known as the 'Prince of Preachers'; prolific author and defender of Reformed theology.
187 positions / 8 writings
John Owen
17th Century / England
Puritan theologian and Vice-Chancellor of Oxford; wrote extensively on the Holy Spirit and communion with God; champion of high Calvinist orthodoxy and congregational church polity.
105 positions / 11 writings
John Stott
20th Century / England
Anglican cleric and theologian; influential evangelical leader and author of 'The Cross of Christ.'
142 positions / 6 writings
John Wesley
18th Century / England
Anglican cleric who founded Methodism; emphasized personal holiness and social justice.
158 positions / 7 writings
John Wycliffe
14th Century / England
Pre-reformer who translated the Bible into English and challenged papal authority; 'Morning Star of the Reformation'.
172 positions / 5 writings
N. T. Wright
20th-21st Century / England
Anglican New Testament scholar and bishop known for writings on Jesus, Paul, resurrection, justification, kingdom theology, and new creation.
192 positions / 5 writings
Richard Baxter
17th Century / England
Puritan pastor and theologian; wrote 'The Reformed Pastor' and emphasized practical Christianity.
143 positions / 6 writings
Thomas Cranmer
16th Century / England
Archbishop of Canterbury; compiled the Book of Common Prayer and led English Reformation.
165 positions / 5 writings