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John Whitgift

1530–1604

Archbishop of Canterbury. Calvinist in soteriology but vigorously opposed Puritan demands for further reformation. Confronted Thomas Cartwright's presbyterianism. Defended episcopal polity as consistent with Reformed theology.

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The Defence of the Answer to the Admonition 1851 Whitgift's comprehensive defense of ecclesiastical polity against Puritan criticism, addressing fundamental disputes over church governance and reform. →

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