William Whitaker - 3
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William Whitaker - 3
WILLIAM WHITAKER English Calvinist and controversialist, master of St Johns college, Cambridge. Date: 1548 - 1595
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1548 1595 Calvinist Cambridge College Controversialist Master Whitaker
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1. Title: "William Whitaker: The Calvinist Controversialist of St. John's College, Cambridge" William Whitaker (1548-1595), an influential English Calvinist and controversialist, is depicted in this evocative portrait. The image, created during Whitaker's tenure as Master of St. John's College, Cambridge, captures the intellectual intensity and scholarly gravitas that defined his career. Born in Yorkshire, Whitaker studied at Trinity College, Cambridge, before embarking on a distinguished academic and ecclesiastical career. He was a fervent Calvinist, and his theological writings, particularly those on the Eucharist, sparked heated debates with Roman Catholic scholars. The controversy surrounding Whitaker's views on the Eucharist reached its peak during the famous "Cambridge Controversy" of 1564-1570. Whitaker's position, which emphasized the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist under the form of bread and wine, but rejected the doctrine of transubstantiation, drew the ire of Roman Catholic theologians. The ensuing debates attracted widespread attention and solidified Whitaker's reputation as a formidable controversialist. Despite the controversy, Whitaker continued to hold influential positions within the Church of England. He served as Master of St. John's College from 1583 until his death in 1595. During his time at St. John's, he oversaw the construction of the Old Library, which remains a testament to his dedication to the pursuit of knowledge. This portrait, with its intricate details and somber tone, reflects the intellectual and theological turbulence of the time. It is a poignant reminder of Whitaker's significant contributions to the religious and academic landscape of 16th-century England.
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