Eighteenth Century Nonconformity (Classic Reprint) PDF Download

Author: J. Hay Colligan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781331869610
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 154

View

Book Description
Excerpt from Eighteenth Century Nonconformity The following chapters are an attempt to separate the mass of detail in the history of Eighteenth Century Nonconformity, and to show the principles of development which were at work. It will be readily recognised by those acquainted with the period, that countless illustrations could have been given of the subjects referred to. It is hoped that what has been written will be sufficient to create interest, as well as to further local research, without which the complete history of Nonconformity will never be known. Thanks are sincerely offered to the Librarian of the Memorial Hall Library, London, the Librarian of the Dr. Williams' Library, Messrs. Nicholson and Axon, Mr. R. S. Robson, and particularly to Professor Tout and the Rev. Alexander Gordon, the latter having kindly read the proof-sheets. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author: J. Hay Colligan
Publisher: Wentworth Press
ISBN: 9780530525105
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 150

View

Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author: C. Silvester Horne
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780332442846
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 182

View

Book Description
Excerpt from Nonconformity in the Xixth Century May I be allowed to address this volume to you with sincere and affectionate regard? It deals with events concerning which you might legitimately say quorum magna pars fui. SO far as possible I have excluded from its pages the names Of living leaders. The limitation has prevented my doing any justice to the work and witness Of men like yourself to whom our Churches owe so much. In slight compensation for this injustice, and as some public acknow ledgment Of my own personal esteem, pray accept this dedication. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author: Robert Vaughan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781330948842
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 508

View

Book Description
Excerpt from English Nonconformity The Exodus of nearly two thousand ministers from their cures in the Church of England, as an act of fidelity to conscience in 1662, was an event fraught with weighty lessons to the Christian, and which should not be without interest to the Philosopher and the Statesman. In the autumn of last year the Committee of the Congregational Union of England and Wales resolved to convene an assembly of pastors and delegates from the different parts of the kingdom, to deliberate on what should be done in commemoration of that event. One decision of that assembly was, that a volume should be issued on that chapter in our national history, considered in its relation to our earlier ecclesiastical annals, and to our modern Nonconformity. The present publication owes its origin to that decision. But it is proper to state that the responsibility of the Committee appointed to carry that resolution into effect is restricted to their having entrusted this service to my hands. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author: Henry W. Clark
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780365288282
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 484

View

Book Description
Excerpt from History of English Nonconformity, Vol. 2: From the Restoration to the Close of the Nineteenth Century Characterisation of the period, 175. The Nonconformist aim, 17 5. Larger toleration was the Nonconformist quest, 176. Assault on Non conformity unlikely, 176. George the First and the Nonconformists, 177. Instability of the general political situation, 177. Jacobitism, 177. Mood of the Church, 177. Atterbury, 178. Addison on the Jacobite creed, 178. Local persecutions, 178. Doddridge's Academy, 179. Attacks on Non conformist buildings at George's accession, 179. Nonconformists and the Rebellion of 1715, 179. Repressive laws becoming inoperative, 180. But Nonconformists were lukewarm, 181. Government not likely to encourage aggressive action, 181. Distinction between toleration and equality, 181. Archbishop Wake, 181. Nicholson, Bishop of Carlisle, 182. The Quakers are bolder, 182. Legislation as to the Quaker affirmation, 183. Failure of Quaker attempt in the matter of tithe, 183. Members of the Commons resolve on action on Nonconformity's behalf, 184. The King's wishes, 184. Results of excluding Nonconformists from Corporations, 184. Reluctance in Church and Parliament, 185. The Nonconformists fix their hopes on a smaller boon than repeal of the Test and Corporation Acts, 18 5. Stanhope's Bill repeals the Occasional Conformity and Schism Acts, 185. The Regium Donum, 186. Nonconformist activity hampered by it, 188. Nonconformist protests against it, 188. The Three Denomina tions form a Committee, 188. The Annual Indemnity Acts, 189. Forma tion of the Dissenting Deputies, 190. Election of 1734, 190. Walpole and the Nonconformists, 190. Plu'met's motion, 190. Deputation to Walpole, and his reply, 190. Nonconformist feebleness, 191. Growth of the Socinian tendency, 191. Possible connection between Arminianism and tendency to Socinianism, 192. The deistic controversy, 193. The Salters' Hall meetings, 193. The Exeter dispute, 193. Split at the Salters' Hall Assembly, 194. Subscribers and non-subscribers, 194. Spread of Socinianism among the non-subscribing ministers and their flocks, 195. The General Baptists fall into Socinianism, 195. Also the Presbyterians, 196. First Unitarian congregations, 196. The non-socinian Presbyterians for the most part join Congregationalism, 196. Dissolution of Presbyterian Congregational union, 196. The general decline of religion, 197. Low state of society, 197. Activities of a kind going on, 198. Numbers, 198. Secession of N onconformist ministers to the Established Church, 199. Doddridge, Watts, and Abraham Taylor, 199. The Quaker Assemblies remonstrate on dying zeal, 199. Stennett, 199. Watts, 199. Aylesbury and Berkhampsted Nonconformists, 199. The King's Head Society, 200. Summary, 200. How the writer of 1730 prescribed remedies, 201. Yet with the lowest point reached, the upward movement of return began, 202. How such a return movement may be influenced, 202. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author: William B. Weeden
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781332142149
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 20

View

Book Description
Excerpt from Ideal Newport in the Eighteenth Century At the opening of the eighteenth century, the world was growing weary of war. The brutal rule of Spain had been overcome and the aggressive ambition of Louis XIV. was checked by the diplomatic skill of William of Orange; while the increasing sea-power of Great Britain was beginning to balance the continent. The divine mission of Grotius in the previous century was bearing fruit, and, though France and England contended here and there, these struggles were not wars of extermination. Forces other than warlike were getting exercise and practice, and where was the opportunity better than in a new world, in Aquidneck the isle of peace by the sea? Where did the new forms of civilization assert themselves beter and in a more graceful form? New England was just passing out of the ebb. The later seventeenth century had not developed citizens, equal to the pioneers who had led the way, but stronger men were coming. In the eighties there was a marked increase of commerce, of which a large share came to Newport. With commerce came the opportunity for that expansion, which the conditions of the place greatly favored. In his Century Sermon of 1738, Callender cited Neale in the statement "this is deservedly esteemed the Paradise of New England for the fruitfulness of the soil and the temperateness of the climate." Enthusiasts for this landscape and climate have magnified and illumined their theme, with every resource of rhetoric, as time has gone on. "It appeals to ones alertness rather than to a lazy receptivity. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author: Cynthia Y. Aalders
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1606086006
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 235

View

Book Description
Anne Steele (1717-1778) was one of the most well-known and best-loved hymn-writers of the eighteenth century, and her hymns remained exceedingly popular until late in the nineteenth century, being reprinted regularly in hymnbooks throughout Britain and North America. She was the first major woman hymn-writer as well as the most popular Baptist hymn-writer in the history of the church. Despite this, she has been largely neglected as a subject of academic enquiry until now. This book aims to elucidate Steele's spirituality and to clarify her unique contribution to eighteenth-century hymnody. It takes an interdisciplinary approach, setting Steele's devotional expression in its theological, literary, and historical contexts, and providing comparison to other eighteenth-century figures. It uses archival sources to reconstruct her life and work, offers a close reading of her verse, and concludes that Steele made a significant and as yet underrated contribution to eighteenth-century devotional expression.

Author: Robert Pope
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1472558308
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 760

View

Book Description
Protestant Nonconformity, the umbrella term for Congregationalists, Presbyterians, Baptists, Methodists and Unitarians, belongs specifically to the religious history of England and Wales. Initially the result of both unwillingness to submit to the State's interference in Christian life and a dissatisfaction with the progress of reform in the English Church, Nonconformity has been primarily motivated by theological concern, ecclesial polity, devotion and the nurture of godliness among the members of the church. Alongside such churchly interests, Nonconformity has also made a profound contribution to debates about the role of the State, to family life and education, culture in general, trade and industry, the development of philanthropy and charity, and the development of pacifism. In this volume, for the first time, Nonconformity and the breadth of its activity come under the expert scrutiny of a host of recognised scholars. The result is a detailed and fascinating account of a movement in church history that, while currently in decline, has made an indelible mark on social, political, economic and religious life of the two nations.

Author: Timothy Dykstal
Publisher: University of Virginia Press
ISBN: 9780813920030
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 242

View

Book Description
From his close analysis of the works of the era's great philosophers, Dykstal argues that the dialogue as a literary form helped to develop, and subsequently transform, the public sphere in late seventeenth- and early eighteenth-century England."--BOOK JACKET.

Author: M. Bigold
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1137033576
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 271

View

Book Description
Using unpublished manuscript writings, this book reinterprets material, social, literary, philosophical and religious contexts of women's letter-writing in the long 18th century. It shows how letter-writing functions as a form of literary manuscript exchange and argues for manuscript circulation as a method of engaging with the republic of letters.