Intolerance in the Reign of Elizabeth (Classic Reprint): Queen of England - Couverture souple

Klein, Arthur Jay

 
9781330676912: Intolerance in the Reign of Elizabeth (Classic Reprint): Queen of England

Synopsis

Intolerance in the Reign of Elizabeth examines how religious conflict and state pressure shaped English life under Queen Elizabeth. It analyzes how the Establishment justified its authority and limited dissent, blending political and ecclesiastical arguments to explain a volatile era.

This work links ideas about church structure, law, and political power to the rise of intolerance. It shows how historical claims and doctrinal debates were used to defend establishment, while also highlighting the tensions with Presbyterians, Congregationalists, and Catholics. The result is a careful look at how religion and governance intersected in late 16th- and early 17th-century England.


  • How the English church was organized and defended through law and custom

  • Why parallel forms of church government emerged and clashed

  • How parliamentary acts and royal prerogative shaped religious practice

  • How competing views of toleration influenced policy and daily life



Ideal for readers of political and religious history who want to understand the roots of intolerance in early modern England.

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