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John Rogers (c. 1505 – 4 February 1555) was an English clergyman, Bible translator and commentator. He guided the development of the Matthew Bible in vernacular English during the reign of Henry VIII and was the first English Protestant executed as a heretic under Mary I , who was determined to restore Roman Catholicism .
John Rogers (born c. 1500, Aston, Staffordshire, England—died February 4, 1555, Smithfield, London) was a religious Reformer and the first Protestant martyr of the English queen Mary I’s reign. He was the editor of the English Bible published (1537) under the pseudonym Thomas Matthew.
Dec 5, 2022 · After sickly Edward VI became king of England, John Rogers returned from the continent, fetching his wife to England. He was given high positions in the Church of England. Regrettably, he was one of those who agreed to burn poor, insane Joan of Kent to death (some of her claims were blasphemous).
Martyr under Queen Mary. Editor of the first authorised Holy Bible in English. Inspiration to Reformists then and Protestants for over 450 years. Extraordinary, true history. Our Goals.
Sep 14, 2010 · John Rogers (1500-1555) is the translator and publisher of the Matthew’s Bible of 1537. It was so called because Rogers’ pen name, “Thomas Matthew,” appears on the title page. It is thought to stand for the apostles Thomas and Matthew ( Mat. 10:3 ).
JOHN ROGERS: MARTYR. John Rogers, who was burned at Smithfield in 1555, is a man who deserves to be held in peculiar honour by all English Protestants, for one simple reason. He was the first of that noble band of Christian heroes who suffered martyrdom for God's truth in Queen Mary's reign.
Feb 4, 2016 · On this day in history, 4th February 1555, John Rogers, clergyman and Biblical editor, was burned at the stake at Smithfield. Rogers was the first England Protestant burned in Mary I's reign after being condemned as a heretic. he refused the chance of a last minute pardon if he recanted, and died bravely.
