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The Case Against the Burials Bill (Classic Reprint): Being a Paper Read Before the Rural Decanal Chapter of Bolton-Le-Moors, Lancashire, and Published at Their Request - Couverture souple

Chamberlain, Walter

 
9781334449352: The Case Against the Burials Bill (Classic Reprint): Being a Paper Read Before the Rural Decanal Chapter of Bolton-Le-Moors, Lancashire, and Published at Their Request

Synopsis

A sharp, historical critique of the Burials Bill and what it could mean for churchyards, dissent, and English faith.

This paper-turned-speech surveys the 19th‑century debate over who may bury whom, and where, within England’s parish churchyards. It weighs the risks to the Church of England’s structure, tradition, and authority, and contrasts English practice with Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. The reader follows the argument as proponents and opponents clash over safeguards, governance, and the future of church property.



Filled with pointers to political and religious context, the text argues for firm boundaries between church and state in burial rites. It examines proposed remedies, the stance of dissenting groups, and the potential consequences of disestablishment, all while calling for principled, faithful conclusions.




  • A clear account of the Burials Bill’s proposed shape and the main objections to it.

  • Analyses of how burial practices intersect with church authority, doctrine, and property.

  • Comparisons with Ireland, Scotland, and Wales to illustrate regional differences and outcomes.

  • Discussion of possible resolutions and the practical steps suggested by proponents and critics.



Ideal for readers of religious history, church-state debates, and mid-19th century British politics.

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