The Journal of the Proceedings of the Assembly of Divines, From January 1, 1643, to December 31, 1664: And Letters to and From Dr. Lightfoot (Classic Reprint)

Lightfoot, John

ISBN 10: 1333459785 / ISBN 13: 9781333459789

Published by Forgotten Books, 2017

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• Title: The Journal of the Proceedings of the Assembly of Divines, From January 1, 1643, to December 31, 1664: And Letters to and From Dr. Lightfoot (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1333459785
• ISBN 13: 9781333459789
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

The journal offers a sharp, on-the-ground view of a pivotal 17th‑century reform movement. This edition compiles the proceedings and related letters from the Assembly of Divines convened for church reform in 1643–1644, revealing how leaders argued, debated, and organized public church life in real time. Readings range from formal votes and committee work to personal notes and correspondence that illuminate the era’s practical challenges and spiritual aims.

- Learn how the Assembly structured its work, from multiple committees to designated meeting places and specific articles to debate.
- See how ground rules, protestations, and commitments to Scripture guided proceedings and shaped proposals about ordination, church order, and ministerial authority.
- Follow the sequence of debates around covenantal commitments, ordination practices, and the involvement of Lords and Commons in religious matters.
- Encounter firsthand reflections on key figures and events, including how decisions were presented, contested, and recorded.

Ideal for readers of early modern church history, parliamentary reform, and primary-source documentary editing, this volume helps modern readers understand the texture of a pivotal reform era through direct, contemporary voices.