ABSTRACT This study explores some aspects of the life and career of John Fenton, vicar of Coleshill between 1538 and 1566. Apparently conscientious and diligent, he displays many of the characteristics of a professionalised priest of the 1630s almost a century before these became widespread. He came into occasional conflict with both his bishop and parishioners, while as an official of the archdeacon of Coventry he helped to enforce discipline on his fellow clergy and oversaw the introduction of religious changes. He was part of a reading culture among priests of the archdeaconry. He enjoyed a comfortable lifestyle while being both a prosperous and innovative farmer, employing progressive agricultural methods and practices long before they become widespread in the forest of Arden.

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约翰芬顿：16 世纪科尔斯希尔的牧师

摘要 本研究探讨了 1538 年至 1566 年间科尔斯希尔牧师约翰·芬顿 (John Fenton) 生活和职业生涯的某些方面。他显然尽职尽责，表现出 1630 年代职业化牧师的许多特征，而这些特征几乎是在这些特征普及前一个世纪。他偶尔会与他的主教和教区居民发生冲突，而作为考文垂总执事的官员，他帮助对他的神职人员执行纪律并监督宗教改革的引入。他是总执事司铎们阅读文化的一部分。他享受着舒适的生活方式，同时也是一个富裕而富有创新精神的农民，早在先进的农业方法和实践在雅顿森林中普及之前就采用了这些方法和实践。