Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book tells the fascinating story of English Congregationalism, a religious movement that emerged as a challenge to the established Church of England in the sixteenth century. The author traces the movementââ â¢s origins in the teachings of John Wycliffe, a fourteenth-century reformer who challenged the authority of the Roman Catholic Church and emphasized the importance of individual scriptural study. The book delves into the tumultuous period of the English Reformation, exploring the struggles and triumphs of early Congregationalists who faced persecution under the reigns of Mary I and Elizabeth I. Readers will encounter remarkable figures such as Robert Browne, Henry Barrowe, John Greenwood, and John Penry, individuals who risked imprisonment and even death for their beliefs. The author also examines the influence of Congregationalism during the reigns of the Stuart monarchs, a period marked by religious and political tensions. The book provides a detailed account of the Hampton Court Conference, where James I rejected Puritan demands for reform and reaffirmed the supremacy of the monarchy in religious matters. By meticulously documenting the history of English Congregationalism, this book offers profound insights into the enduring themes of religious freedom, the nature of Church authority, and the power of individual conscience in shaping religious movements. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780243420070_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780243420070
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780243420070
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