7-English Reformed Martyr: John Philpott (1511-1555)

Part Seven. 149

The Examinations and Writing of John Philpott (Parker Society Series, 1842). Archdeacon of Winchester (1511-December 1555).

Photo from Winchester Cathedral where Philpott was an archdeacon. He surrenders his life for the Reformed faith in England. We can't rely on much from centres of delusional and amnesiacal Anglican advertisements and reports. Not all, but most.

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Observations:

1. The tenth trial exam before Bonner (bp. of London), his registrar, Dr. Chedsey, “two homely gentlemen,” and others.

2. Bonner puts before all the “Catechism” from Edward’s day and the “conclusions” agreed to at Oxford and Cambridge before Mary's reign. These were some of the articles put against (archdeacon) John Philpott. Although not stated at this point, Philpott had given them his assent. Further, that Philpott has despised recent instruction and censures from Bonner.

3. Bonner rails on Philpott for refusing to attend Mass.

4. Philpott was “excommunicated” for “twelvemonth and a half” (sic). 18 months? We read earlier that he had been in prison for twelve months. (You know any Reformed men today, Professors included, who've done jail time for their faith? This is why we read the old masters.)

5. Philpott continues to object that Bonner has no jurisdiction in the case, but rather his ordinary (Winchester). What he fails, perhaps, to appreciate is that he was brought to London under Mary’s governance, the sovereign in Erastian England. Philpott wants his objection noted and put into the registry. This trumps any jurisdictional appeals to Winchester.

6. This goes back and forth between Bonner and Philpott. It's quite tedious to read, but that is instructive, to wit, illustrating the absolute hatred of the Balaamites for the Catholic and Reformed faith.

7. Philpott continues his unflattering use of the term “Balaamite” for Anti-christ.

8. The examination ends, but he is brought back the following day to Bonner.

9. The persistency by the Balaamites attests to the high prize Philpott would have been had he recanted. This is 1555 and there will be more who will stand on the Catholic faith of the Reformers.

Correlations:

1. All the other English Reformers by 1555, including Lutherans and Continental Reformers.

2. The Anglo-clucks in the ACNA or semi-Balaamites like Mr. (bp.)Iker and his enablers, like our Windbagging puffer and that consummate compromiser, Mr (bp.) Leonard Wayne Riches. Neither of them are of "the stuff" of this English Reformer.

3. Exegetical review of St. Paul’s Epistle to the Romans. The Balaamites die in this epistle.

The status of discussions in the Council of Trent, 1555.

Interpretation

Bonner has “his target” and is tenacious in attempting to nail (archdeacon) John Philpott of Winchester. No question about it.

To be continued, Lord enabling.

Part Seven concluded.