Christians

At some time during their lives, the following people have publicly identified themselves as Christian.   Inclusion in this list does not indicate approval or disapproval of the person, their religious beliefs, or their actions.  This is a recurring segment in this blog.

John William Colenso: (b. 1814, Cornwall - d. 1883) aka: Sobantu (Zulu = "father of the people"). Anglican Bishop of Natal, mathematician, social activist, theologian.  He wrote Bible commentaries, translated the New Testament into Zulu, and published the first Zulu grammar and the first Zulu-English dictionary.  Controversially, he loowed converted polygamists to retain their plural wives.

Johann Koch: (b. 1603, Germany - d.1669) aka: Johannes Cocceius.  Calvinist dogmatic theologian, university professor (Hebrew, theology).  He stressed that the relationship between God and man is a personal relationship.

Demetrius: A disciple of the Apostle John. fl. ca 60-62 CE. (3 John 12) 

Steven Demetre Georgiou (b. 1948, England) aka: Steve Adams, Cat Stevens, Yusuf Islam, Yusuf.  British musician, singer, songwriter, peace activist, cartoonist.  Raised as a Greek Orthodox/Lutheran/Catholic, he converted to Islam in 1977.

Ippolito Aldobrandini: (b. ca. 1536, Italy - d. 1605)  He served as Pope Clement VIII from 1592-1605.  he was known as an ecclesiatical reformer.