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“In old time we had treen chalices and golden priests, but now we have treen priests and golden chalices.”

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John Jewel, born on May 24, 1522 and died on September 23, 1571, was an English theologian, philosopher, and scholar during the period of the English Reformation. He served as a professor at the University of Oxford and played a significant role in the establishment of the Anglican Church. more

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