Peter martyr vermigli biography definition

Italian Reformed theologian ( – )

Peter Martyr Vermigli^[b] (; 8 September &#;&#; 12 November ) was an Italian-born Reformed theologian.

His early work as a reformer in CatholicItaly and his decision to flee for Protestant northern Europe influenced some other Italians to convert and flee as well.

Peter martyr vermigli biography definition

In England, he influenced the Edwardian Reformation, including the Eucharistic service of the Book of Common Prayer. He was considered an authority on the Eucharist among the Reformed churches, and engaged in controversies on the subject by writing treatises.

Vermigli's Loci Communes, a compilation of excerpts from his biblical commentaries organised by the topics of systematic theology, became a standard Reformed theological textbook.

Born in Florence, Vermigli entered a religious order and was appointed to influential posts as abbot and prior.

He came in contact with leaders of the Italian spirituali reform movement, and read Protestant th