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Title: Ecclesiastical History of England, Volume 2—The Church of the Commonwealth
Alternate Title: Ecclesiastical History of England from the Opening of the Long Parliament to the Death of Oliver Cromwell. Volume 2—The Church of the Commonwealth
Credits: Emmanuel Ackerman, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Ecclesiastical History of England, Volume 2—The Church of the Commonwealth" by John Stoughton is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This volume explores the state of the Church in England during the period of the Commonwealth, specifically from the opening of the Long Parliament to the death of Oliver Cromwell. It delves into the interplay between ecclesiastical authority and governmental power, highlighting the conflicts and developments that arose as England transitioned away from monarchy. The opening of this work introduces the significant political and ecclesiastical shifts following the death of Charles I. It outlines the leadership of figures such as Oliver Cromwell, Sir Henry Vane, and Henry Marten within the newly formed Commonwealth, focusing on their anti-presbyterian stance and desire for religious toleration. The narrative sets up a framework for understanding the complexities of governance under Cromwell and the emerging challenges from various religious factions, indicating that the struggle for control over religious practices would be a central theme throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 54.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Stoughton, John, 1807-1897
EBook No.: 64226
Published: Jan 6, 2021
Downloads: 339
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain -- Church history
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Ecclesiastical History of England, Volume 2—The Church of the Commonwealth
Alternate Title: Ecclesiastical History of England from the Opening of the Long Parliament to the Death of Oliver Cromwell. Volume 2—The Church of the Commonwealth
Credits: Emmanuel Ackerman, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Ecclesiastical History of England, Volume 2—The Church of the Commonwealth" by John Stoughton is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This volume explores the state of the Church in England during the period of the Commonwealth, specifically from the opening of the Long Parliament to the death of Oliver Cromwell. It delves into the interplay between ecclesiastical authority and governmental power, highlighting the conflicts and developments that arose as England transitioned away from monarchy. The opening of this work introduces the significant political and ecclesiastical shifts following the death of Charles I. It outlines the leadership of figures such as Oliver Cromwell, Sir Henry Vane, and Henry Marten within the newly formed Commonwealth, focusing on their anti-presbyterian stance and desire for religious toleration. The narrative sets up a framework for understanding the complexities of governance under Cromwell and the emerging challenges from various religious factions, indicating that the struggle for control over religious practices would be a central theme throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 54.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Stoughton, John, 1807-1897
EBook No.: 64226
Published: Jan 6, 2021
Downloads: 339
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain -- Church history
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.