Here We Stand The Monday Morning Protestant: Thomas Becon (c. 1512–1567)
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Oct 9, 2024 Explore the life of Thomas Becon, a pivotal figure in the Reformation who took faith from churches to everyday settings like kitchens and courts. Discover his belief that Scripture is essential for cultivating godliness in all aspects of life. Learn how Becon viewed daily activities—meals, work, and leisure—as forms of worship. His prayer manuals offer insights on integrating faith into various vocations, emphasizing that every job holds equal value in God's eyes. Becon's influence reshaped the understanding of faith's role in everyday life.
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Quietly Influential Reformer
- Thomas Becon was a prolific, yet overlooked, Reformation writer whose works remained influential decades after his death.
- His example shows impactful ministry can come through pamphlets and bestselling tracts, not only high office.
Persecution, Pseudonyms, and Hiding
- Becon experienced arrest, exile, pseudonymous publishing, and periods of hiding while under threat from Henry VIII's authorities.
- He repeatedly adapted locations and tactics to continue his evangelical work despite danger.
Court Chaplain To Exile To Liturgist
- After Edward VI's accession Becon returned from exile and gained court and parish appointments, then fled again under Mary I to Strasbourg and Frankfurt.
- He helped shape liturgy for exiled English congregations and later resumed ministry under Elizabeth I.
