Richard Hooker
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Richard Hooker was a prominent English theologian and priest in the Church of England, known for his influential works on the nature of church governance and the role of reason in faith. His most significant work, "Of the Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity," established a framework for understanding the relationship between the Church and the state, advocating for a balanced approach that incorporated scripture, tradition, and reason. Hooker's writings were pivotal in shaping Anglican theology and the understanding of religious authority during a time of significant upheaval in the church.
Data di nascita
March 3, 1554
Luogo di nascita
Heavitree, Devon, England
Data di morte
November 3, 1600
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