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Jeremiah Burroughs (1599–1646) was an English Congregationalist and a well-known Puritan preacher and writer. Educated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, he left the university due to his non-conformist views. He was forced to flee to Rotterdam during a period of persecution but returned to London in 1641, where he became a popular and influential preacher at two of the city's largest congregations. Burroughs was a member of the Westminster Assembly and was known for his wise and moderate spirit, advocating for unity among different Christian factions. A prolific author, his most enduring work is The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment. He died in 1646 from complications after a fall from his horse.