Thomas Wilson (1563–January 25, 1622) was an English Puritan preacher and scholar, celebrated for his tireless ministry in Canterbury and his pioneering Christian Dictionarie, a foundational biblical reference work. Born in County Durham, England, he matriculated at Queen’s College, Oxford, on November 17, 1581, at age 18, earning a B.A. on February 7, 1584, and an M.A. on July 7, 1586. Elected chaplain of the college before ordination on April 24, 1585, he was appointed rector of St. George the Martyr, Canterbury, in July 1586 through the influence of Henry Robinson, provost of Queen’s and later Bishop of Carlisle. There, he preached three to four sermons weekly for 36 years, earning admiration from Puritans for his zeal and sound doctrine. Wilson’s preaching career was marked by both acclaim and adversity. A “judicious divine” and “excellent interpreter of Scripture,” he boldly opposed idolatry and false teaching, drawing ire from conformists who reported him to Archbishop George Abbot for nonconformity. His protector, Thomas Wotton, 2nd Baron Wotton, intervened to shield him from censure. Serving as Wotton’s chaplain by 1611, Wilson’s ministry thrived despite trials, including threats from false brethren. His Christian Dictionarie (1612), the first English attempt at a Bible concordance, saw multiple editions, reflecting its impact, while works like his Commentarie upon Romans (1653) and Saints by Calling (1620) showcased his dialogue-style exposition.