Oliver Bowles
(1575-1646) Matric. sizar from QUEENS\\', c. 15‍93. B. at Sawtry, Hunts., c. 15‍77. B.A. 15‍96-7; M.A. 16‍00. Fellow, 15‍99-16‍06. Ord. deacon and priest (Colchester) Apr. 5, 16‍01. R. of Abbots Ripton, Hunts., 16‍05-7
About Oliver Bowles
Lived 1575 – 1646 (aged 70–71). Oliver Bowles was a theologian.
Oliver Bowles (died ) was an English Presbyterian minister and divine.
Life Bowles was educated at Queens' College, Cambridge, of which he was a Fellow from 1599 to 1606, and tutor to John Preston.
Oliver Bowles, minister of Sutton, was one of the oldest members of the Westminster Assembly. He probably died in or before 1646. However, some sources report that Timothy Cruso was impressed by the dying counsels of Bowles (died 5 September 1674), who advised him never to trouble his hearers "with useless or contending notions, but rather preach all in practicals". His son was the Presbyterian minister Edward Bowles.
Works He was author of:
Zeale for God's House quickned: a Fast Sermon before the Assembly of the Lords, Commons, and Divines, 1643, 4to. De Pastore Evangelico, 1649, 4to; 1655 and 1659, 16mo (published by his son, and dedicated to the Earl of Manchester).
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Who was Oliver Bowles?
(1575-1646) Matric. sizar from QUEENS\\', c. 15‍93. B. at Sawtry, Hunts., c. 15‍77. B.A. 15‍96-7; M.A. 16‍00. Fellow, 15‍99-16‍06. Ord. deacon and priest (Colchester) Apr. 5, 16‍01. R. of Abbots Ripton, Hunts., 16‍05-7
When was Oliver Bowles born?
Oliver Bowles was born in 1575.
When did Oliver Bowles die?
Oliver Bowles died in 1646.
What was Oliver Bowles's occupation?
Oliver Bowles was a theologian.
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