W. J. E. Bennett
W. J. E. Bennett | |
|---|---|
| Vicar | |
| Church | Church of England |
| In office | 1852–1886 |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 6 June 1830 by Bishop of London |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William James Early Bennett 15 November 1804 |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Mary Concetta Franklin |
| Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
William James Early Bennett (1804–1886) was an Anglican priest. Bennett is celebrated for having provoked the decision that the doctrine of the Real Presence is a dogma not inconsistent with the creed of the Church of England. This followed the publication of his pamphlet A Plea for Toleration in the Church of England (1867) in the form of a letter to Edward Bouverie Pusey.