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.
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Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the tension between Ritualism and Uniformity within the Church of England, arguing that the former is not a mere matter of external details but rather stems from a deeply held belief system that aims to reverse the Reformation settlement. The author draws on evidence from ritualist authors and organisations to establish that their practices and teachings are motivated by a desire to promote doctrines closely aligned with Roman Catholicism. Moreover, the book highlights the unique constitution of the Church of England, which grants significant authority to the clergy but also places strict limits on their freedom of action. By examining the legal, historical, and theological aspects of the debate, this book uncovers the complex dynamics at play within the Church, making it an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the ongoing struggle between opposing views on liturgy and doctrine. 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. Codice articolo 9781333992446_0
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Da: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Regno Unito
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9781333992446
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Da: Buchpark, Trebbin, Germania
Condizione: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 438 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Codice articolo 27815706/2
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