Observations on Tithes: Shewing the Inconveniences of All the Schemes That Have Been Proposed for Altering That Antient Manner of Providing for the ... Church of Ireland (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Hales

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656151560 ISBN 13: 9780656151561

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A practical look at reforming tithes and church finance, with ideas that mix policy and tradition.

This work surveys the difficulties of current tithe arrangements and weighs concrete proposals to improve how the established church is funded. It argues for reforms that aim to support religion while considering the rights of patrons, landowners, and clergy.

The text presents specific ideas to modernize the system, from adjusting how bishops are chosen to how parishes are organized. It weighs the potential benefits against objections, and outlines a path that could stabilize funding without dismantling church governance.

• Examination of why existing tithe schemes fail to meet needs of clergy and communities
• Proposals for administrative changes within the church and state to enable reform
• Discussion of parish boundaries, livings, and the balance of power among patrons
• Considerations of how reform could affect landowners, farmers, and religious practice

Ideal for readers interested in church history, economic policy, and 18th‑century debates over church revenue and reform.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656151560
• ISBN 13: 9780656151561
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 85