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Title: Ecclesiastical History of England, Volume 1—The Church of the Civil Wars

Alternate Title: Ecclesiastical History of England, from the Opening of the Long Parliament to the Death of Oliver Cromwell. Volume 1—The Church of the Civil Wars

Note: Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

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Summary: "Ecclesiastical History of England, Volume 1—The Church of the Civil Wars" by John Stoughton is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book aims to provide a detailed examination of the ecclesiastical events that took place during the English Civil Wars, particularly focusing on the interactions between the various religious factions such as the Anglicans and Puritans. Stoughton's work seeks to present a balanced narrative that captures the complexities and nuances of religious life amidst political turmoil during this significant period in English history. The opening of this volume introduces the context and events surrounding the Long Parliament, which convened on November 3, 1640. Notable figures such as the Earl Marshal and members of the clergy are presented as the stage is set for a clash between the established Church of England and the rising Puritan movement. Stoughton emphasizes the historical background of these factions and the importance of their conflict, revealing how issues of sovereignty and religious conformity contributed to the growing tension leading to civil war. He underscores the anticipation of upheaval in both church and state, hinting at the complex interplay of faith, power, and governance that characterized the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Stoughton, John, 1807-1897

EBook No.: 62837

Published: Aug 3, 2020

Downloads: 93

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain -- Church history

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Ecclesiastical History of England, Volume 1—The Church of the Civil Wars

Alternate Title: Ecclesiastical History of England, from the Opening of the Long Parliament to the Death of Oliver Cromwell. Volume 1—The Church of the Civil Wars

Note: Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by 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 1—The Church of the Civil Wars" by John Stoughton is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book aims to provide a detailed examination of the ecclesiastical events that took place during the English Civil Wars, particularly focusing on the interactions between the various religious factions such as the Anglicans and Puritans. Stoughton's work seeks to present a balanced narrative that captures the complexities and nuances of religious life amidst political turmoil during this significant period in English history. The opening of this volume introduces the context and events surrounding the Long Parliament, which convened on November 3, 1640. Notable figures such as the Earl Marshal and members of the clergy are presented as the stage is set for a clash between the established Church of England and the rising Puritan movement. Stoughton emphasizes the historical background of these factions and the importance of their conflict, revealing how issues of sovereignty and religious conformity contributed to the growing tension leading to civil war. He underscores the anticipation of upheaval in both church and state, hinting at the complex interplay of faith, power, and governance that characterized the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Stoughton, John, 1807-1897

EBook No.: 62837

Published: Aug 3, 2020

Downloads: 93

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain -- Church history

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.