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John Jewel was an English clergyman and scholar known for his work during the Elizabethan era. He was an influential figure in the Church of England and is remembered for his writings defending Anglican doctrine against Roman Catholic criticism. Jewel's theological contributions and his role in shaping the religious landscape of 16th-century England have left a lasting legacy in Christian thought.

"Human knowledge is dark and uncertain; philosophy is dark, astrology is dark, and geometry is dark."



"The word of God is full of sad and grave counsel, full of the knowledge of God, of examples of virtues, and of correction of vices, of the end of this life, and of the life to come."


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