Nathaniel Holmes (theologian)

Nathaniel Holmes (c. 1599 – 1678) was an English Puritan theologian and clergyman.

Born in London, Holmes was educated at Magdalen College, Cambridge, where he matriculated in 1616. He gained a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1619/20 and a Master of Arts degree in 1623. He was incorporated at Oxford University in 1630.

Holmes served as a minister in various parishes, including St Mary Staining, London. He was known for his strong Calvinist theology and his participation in the Westminster Assembly. He was a vocal proponent of Presbyterianism.

His major works include:

• Usury is Injury (1640) - A treatise against usury.
• A Collection of Sermons (published posthumously).

Holmes was ejected from his living in 1662 following the Act of Uniformity. He continued to preach privately and engage in theological writing until his death in 1678. He is considered a significant figure in the history of English Puritanism.