Subscription the disgrace of the English Church [2nd edition] by C. N. Wodehouse

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Author Wodehouse, C. N. (Charles Nourse), 1790-1870
Title Subscription the disgrace of the English Church [2nd edition]
Note Reading ease score: 48.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Transcribed from the 1843 Longman, Brown, Green and Longmans [second edition] by David Price
Summary "Subscription the disgrace of the English Church [2nd edition]" by C. N. Wodehouse is a critical examination of the practice of subscription in the Church of England, written in the early Victorian era. This work functions as a theological and ecclesiastical critique, which examines how the requirement for clergy to subscribe to the Church's Articles of Faith has morphed into a license for theological ambiguity and inconsistency. The primary focus of the book is to argue that the current state of subscription has become more of a contentious issue rather than a unifying principle within the church. In "Subscription the disgrace of the English Church," Wodehouse elucidates the internal divisions among the clergy concerning their allegiance to the Thirty-nine Articles and the implications of their subscription. He highlights the problems arising from differing interpretations of faith and doctrine, arguing that this deviation from a unified understanding dilutes the essence of truth that should be embedded in clerical agreements. Wodehouse also critiques the bishops' inability to provide clear guidance and the damaging impact of public disputes on the Church's credibility. He proposes potential reforms, advocating for a shift toward endorsing simpler creeds rather than complex articles, suggesting that such changes would foster unity and greater respect for the ministry. The book serves as both a scholarly investigation and a passionate plea for reform, aimed at preserving the integrity of the Church's mission amidst rising dissent and confusion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
Subject Church of England -- Controversial literature
Subject Church of England. Thirty-nine Articles
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EBook-No. 63735
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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