John Rogers, born around 1500 near Birmingham, was a significant figure in the English Reformation. Educated at Cambridge University, he initially served as a chaplain to English merchants in Antwerp, where he met William Tyndale and was influenced by Reformed beliefs. Rogers played a crucial role in publishing the "Matthew's Bible" in 1537, which combined Tyndale's work with other translations, making it the second complete Bible in English. He later ministered in Wittenberg, Germany, before returning to England during Edward VI's reign. Under Queen Mary's Catholic rule, Rogers continued to preach Protestantism despite the risks. His refusal to recant his views, particularly those against transubstantiation and the papacy, led to his imprisonment and eventual execution at the stake in 1555, making him the first Protestant martyr of Mary's reign. Rogers will be remembered for his dedication to Christ, even in the face of death, and his significant contributions to English Bible translation.

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