Archive - Clarior e Tenebris

A Letter from Exile in Southern Bohemia, December 25, 1412

Dec 17, 2025 • Ben Purves

August 2025

Thomas Doolittle (1630-1707) is a lesser known Puritan and Nonconformist who is worthy of rediscovery, and we would do well to consider his example of…

Aug 15, 2025 • Ben Purves

The Twelve Conclusions of the Lollards

If you know a little about church history, you’re probably familiar with Martin Luther nailing his 95 Theses to the Castle Church door in Wittenberg on…

Aug 5, 2025 • Ben Purves

Introducing Clarior e Tenebris

For those of you who don't know me, my name is Ben Purves, and I have decided to start a personal blog on church life and church history.

Aug 4, 2025 • Ben Purves

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