The Present State of the Church Rate Question (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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Print on Demand. This book is concerned with the question of church rates and provides an abstract of evidence taken by a Select Committee of the House of Lords in July 1859. The author presents a faithful abstract of the greater part of the statements made by the witnesses, without note or comment. The evidence was collected to facilitate, not supersede, use of the original volume, which contains more than 2,000 questions and answers. The reader is presented with statements from both sides of the debate, for and against church rates, with an emphasis on historical and political bearings of the question. The evidence includes discussion of the relative influence of the Church and State, the issue of religious toleration, and the overall impact on the fabric of society. Through varied and comprehensive evidence, this book encapsulates the complexity of a debate which continues to have relevance in the present day. 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.…
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- Title
- The Present State of the Church Rate Question (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- William Hale Hale, John Cale Miller
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1528240324
- ISBN 13
- 9781528240321
- Seller catalogs
- Minutes and Reports
Church Rates and the Established Church explores what happened when Parliament debated how parishes should fund churches.
This abstract of select committee evidence offers a clear window into the law, practices, and disputes surrounding church rates in 19th‑century England.
Across testimony from archdeacons, clergy, and dissidents, the book outlines why church rates were controversial, how enforcement struggled, and what changes lawmakers considered. It presents arguments for and against keeping the Established Church tied to state funding, and it highlights the practical consequences for parishes, vestries, and dissenting communities. The material sheds light on real-world impacts—from Birmingham to Coventry and beyond—without venturing into speculation beyond the record.What you’ll experience
- A timeline of key debates, decisions, and parliamentary questions about church rates and funding.
- The core concerns of churchwardens, vestries, and property owners facing rate enforcement and conscientious objections.
- Different views on the role of the state in supporting the Established Church, and the potential effects of reforms.
- A sense of how local parishes managed finances, fabric maintenance, and parish offices under changing rules.
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