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HENRY BURTON - Dissenting minister, rector of St Matthews, Friday St. London : pilloried, his ears cut off, exiled to Guernsey for his outspoken preaching. Date: 1578 - 1648
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1578 1648 Burton Dissenting Ears Exiled Friday Guernsey Matthews Minister Outspoken Preaching Rector Pilloried
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This haunting image depicts Henry Burton, a prominent Dissenting minister and rector of St. Matthew's Church in Friday Street, London, during the tumultuous era of Elizabethan England. Born in 1578, Burton gained notoriety for his outspoken preaching, which often challenged the established Church of England and its doctrines. In 1599, Burton's dissenting views led to his first imprisonment. However, his unwavering commitment to his beliefs did not go unnoticed, and in 1612, he was pilloried in the public stocks and had his ears cut off as a punishment for his heresy. Despite this, Burton continued to preach and write, and in 1632, he was exiled to Guernsey for his refusal to conform to the Church of England's new prayer book. Burton's exile did not silence him, and he continued to publish works advocating for religious freedom and the separation of church and state. His writings influenced the development of the English Baptist and Independent traditions. This photograph print, dating back to the 1600s, captures the defiant spirit of Henry Burton. Despite the physical and emotional toll of persecution, Burton remained steadfast in his beliefs, making him a symbol of religious dissent and a pioneer in the fight for religious freedom in England. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the courage and determination required to challenge the status quo and stand up for one's convictions.
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