Popular Christianity: its Transition State, and Probable Development

Blue publisher's cloth, old ex library matter including a paper label on the spine, several bookplates & discard stamps within, as well as a faint oval ink stamp on the tp. Binding is worn, intact, frayed at the top of the spine, 8 x 5 inches. Lacks the front free end papers (blanks). [xii], 226 clean pp. Publisher's 32 pp. catalogue dated September 20th, 1852 at end. Chapters: Condition of the Churches, Inspiration of the Scriptures, Miracles and Prophecy, The Divinity of Christ, Doctrines and Articles, Prospects and Conclusion. The writer everywhere rejects traditional or creedal Christian doctrine and practice, and points to a new, enlightened, reasonable Christianity.Frederick Joseph Foxton (1807-1870), matriculated at Oxford University at the age of 19 (1826), remained to earn the B.A degree (1829). He was from 1829 to 1835 an Anglican clergyman, and became known as "the atheist of Bwlchgwyn." "He is described as having 'progressive views,' which evidently upset the church authorities and he was compelled to retire. He found santuary at Bwlchgywn [in Wales], became a bit of a recluse and wrote philosophical and religious essays and books.He developed a friendship with Thomas Carlyle and accompanied him on travels in Europe." - St. Harmon Community Council website.…