Following the Act of Uniformity 1662, Baxter refused an appointment as Bishop of Hereford and was expelled from the Church of England. He became one of the most influential leaders of the Nonconformist movement, spending time in prison. His views remain controversial within the Calvinist tradition of Predestination because he taught that Christians are placed under a type of faith-law.
Datos clave
- Born: November 12, 1615 in Rowton, Shropshire, England
- Fallecimiento: 1691
- Campo: Literature
Legado e impacto
The influence of Richard Baxter extends far beyond his own lifetime. He fundamentally shaped literature and the written word, and his written works and literary innovations remain foundational to this day.
Though he passed away in 1691, his ideas continue to be studied, debated, and built upon by scholars and practitioners worldwide.
Richard Baxter sigue siendo una de las mentes más celebradas surgidas de England, prueba del rico legado intelectual de la región.
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