Anglicans and Puritans?: Presbyterianism and English Conformist Thought from Whitgift to Hooker

This book provides a comprehensive and scholarly account of the formal Elizabethan and Jacobean debates between Presbyterians and conformists concerning the government of the church. It sheds new light on the crucial disagreements between puritans and conformists and their impact on political processes within the church and wider society. It also discusses the originality and complexity of Richard Hooker's thought and his role in redefining the essence of English Protestantism.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 268 pages
Publication date: 01 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Originally published in 1988, this groundbreaking work emerged as the pioneering and comprehensive exploration of the formal Elizabethan and Jacobean debates between Presbyterians and conformists, delving into the intricate and profound discussions surrounding the governance of the church. This seminal text not only shed fresh light on the critical disagreements between puritans and conformists but also underscored the immense significance of these divisions in shaping political dynamics within both the church and broader society. In its examination, the book delves into the originality and complexity of Richard Hooker's thought, exploring the profound ways in which he reshaped the very essence of English Protestantism. This captivating work will captivate historians of the late 16th and 17th centuries, as well as those with a deep interest in church history and the evolution of Protestantism.

Weight: 500g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367629649