William Whittingham
2 books
About the Author
William Whittingham, a pivotal figure in the English Reformation, was an exiled scholar and theologian who played a crucial role in the development of the Geneva Bible, a groundbreaking translation that influenced Protestant thought for centuries. Born in the early 16th century, Whittingham studied at Oxford and later fled to Geneva during Queen Mary's Catholic reign, where he collaborated with John Calvin and other reformers to produce this accessible English Bible. As the primary editor of the 1560 edition, he incorporated extensive marginal notes providing Calvinist interpretations, making scripture interpretable for the common reader. His work emphasized the sovereignty of God and the priesthood of all believers, bridging scholarly exegesis with everyday devotion. Whittingham's legacy endures in his commitment to vernacular scripture, shaping English religious literature and worship practices.
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scholarly
theological
interpretive
