Key Writings:
* "An Examination of the Doctrine of the Church of Rome" (1555): This is his most famous work, a detailed refutation of Roman Catholic teachings on various points, including transubstantiation, purgatory, and papal authority.
* "A Treatise on the Lord's Supper" (1555): Philpot defended the Protestant belief in the Lord's Supper as a symbolic act of remembrance, opposed to the Catholic doctrine of transubstantiation.
* "A Defense of the Gospel Against the Errors of the Papists" (1555): This collection of writings defends the Protestant faith against the Roman Catholic Church and critiques its practices.
* "Letters and Papers" (Various dates): Philpot wrote numerous letters and papers while imprisoned for his beliefs, addressing theological issues, offering spiritual guidance, and expressing his faith in the face of persecution.
Other Important Works:
* "A Discourse Against the Errors of the Church of Rome" (1555): A further exposition of Philpot's theological arguments against Catholicism.
* "The History of the Reformation in England" (1555): A historical account of the English Reformation and its key figures.
* "The Lives of the Martyrs" (1555): A collection of biographies of Protestant martyrs who suffered under the reign of Queen Mary I.
Legacy:
Philpot's writings were influential in shaping English Protestantism and promoting the Reformation. They are still studied today by theologians and historians interested in the Reformation era and the development of Protestant thought.
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