Principles at Stake (Classic Reprint): Essays on Church Questions of the Day - Couverture souple

Sumner, George Henry

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1333992440 ISBN 13 : 9781333992446

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Rituals, power, and conscience in church life, explored with clarity and care.

This collection examines how outward ritual and questions of church authority shape belief and practice, inviting readers to weigh tradition against change. In a steady, accessible voice, the essays trace debates about ceremonial worship, uniformity, and the deeper questions these issues raise for church unity. The author frames historical case studies and legal questions to illuminate how ritual can signal doctrine and influence governance within the Church of England and its colonial branches.

• Explore how ceremony and posture express theological beliefs and impact worship.
• See how disputes over ritual connect to broader questions of church law and authority.
• Understand historical debates that shaped Anglican life in England and the colonies.
• Learn to distinguish surface differences from the deeper aims behind church practices.

Ideal for readers of church history and ecclesiology who want a thoughtful, grounded look at how ritual, authority, and conscience intersect in religious life.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1333992440
• ISBN 13: 9781333992446
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 436
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