A Letter to a Friend: Relating to the Present Convocation at Westminster (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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In a single letter, Prideaux documents a pivotal Westminster Convocation as it wrestles with reform and unity.
This edition presents the historical note as a window into late 17th‑century church governance, state demands, and religious controversy. The text captures the tone of a churchman weighing duty to God, the safety of the realm, and the practical politics of change.
- Learn how debates over the liturgy, calendars, and church order were framed for public disruption or peace.
- See the tensions between conciliar authority and Parliament, and how leaders urged a careful path to reform.
- Understand the viewpoints of differing factions within the church and their hopes for unity without compromising doctrine.
- Explore how practical considerations of governance and national safety shaped spiritual decisions.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book centers around a proposal for a moment of national reconciliation and the healing of deep, internal divisions within the Church of England. Delivered at a moment in Britain's history filled with intense religious, political, and social conflict, the author argues that alterations in the Church of England's liturgy and constitution are not simply a matter of preference, but a moral and practical necessity for the preservation of the Church and the stability of the nation. These changes are not presented as a compromise in the name of union, but rather as a fair and just form of welcoming those to whom the current structure poses an obstacle, thereby increasing rather than decreasing the unity and strength of the Church itself. The author goes to great lengths to address objections to the proposed changes, engaging in vigorous dialogue with those who would maintain tradition without regard to the consequences, and articulating a vision for a Christianity that is open, tolerant, and seeks above all else to reflect the teachings ascribed to its central figure. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781331589839_0
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