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Recent Expansion of the Church of England: The Ramsden Sermon for 1864, Preached Before the University of Oxford, on Trinity Sunday (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Ernest Hawkins

 
9780243322596: Recent Expansion of the Church of England: The Ramsden Sermon for 1864, Preached Before the University of Oxford, on Trinity Sunday (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A landmark sermon on the reach of the Church of England

A detailed look at how the church expanded from its home shores to support colonies, protectorates, and worldwide missions in the 19th century. This edition presents the central arguments about governance, episcopal oversight, and the church’s role in education, culture, and empire.

In these pages, the speaker traces the early spread of the Christian message, then focuses on the modern expansion of the Church of England across India, Africa, the Americas, Australia, and beyond. He discusses the creation of new sees, the challenge of provincial governance, and the ongoing mission to bring spiritual renewal to distant lands. The tone is both historical and practical, emphasizing responsibility and opportunity for church leaders and scholars alike.
  • Learn how episcopal oversight developed across the empire and why it mattered for church unity.
  • Discover why church leaders argued for more sees and missionaries to meet vast needs abroad.
  • See how colonial churches shaped governance, discipline, and mission in new lands.
  • Understand how this expansion was framed as a fulfillment of Christian obligation and creed.
Ideal for readers of church history, Anglican studies, and those interested in 19th‑century religious reform and empire.

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