John Keble
Definition
Proper noun: - John Keble: An English clergyman and poet, known as one of the founders of the Oxford Movement (also known as the Tractarian Movement) within the Church of England in the 19th century.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The writings of John Keble were influential in the early stages of the Oxford Movement.
- John Keble served as a parish priest for most of his life.
Advanced Usage
- Keble College, Oxford: A college of the University of Oxford named in his honor.
- She studied history at Keble College.
Variants and Related Words
- Tractarian: (noun/adjective) A supporter of the Oxford Movement, so called from the series of "Tracts for the Times" they published.
- He was a leading Tractarian thinker.
- The Oxford Movement: (noun phrase) A 19th-century movement within the Church of England emphasizing its Catholic heritage and tradition.
- The Oxford Movement sought to renew the Church of England.
Synonyms
- Clergyman: A male priest or minister of a Christian church.
- Theologian: A person who engages in the study of the nature of God and religious belief.
Related Phrases
- Keble's "The Christian Year": Refers to his popular book of poems for the Sundays and holy days of the church calendar.
- "The Christian Year" by John Keble was a bestseller of its time.
Noun
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English clergyman who (with John Henry Newman and Edward Pusey) founded the Oxford movement (1792-1866)
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