Hales, John, 1584-1656

John Hales was a learned and popular English scholar and educator. Born in Bath, he was educated at Oxford, and was elected as fellow at Merton, and later Eton. Ordained as a minister, he preached frequently, published sermons, and otherwise devoted himself to scholarship. Universally praised as a scholar, he was also notably amiable and much sought-after for his learned and witty conversation. Numerous religious tracts published posthumously show a practical, open-minded, and slightly unconventional view of the church.

From the description of Remaines of the reverend judicious and learned Mr. John Hales of Eaton College, 17th century? (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 60678057