The Acts of Uniformity: Their Scope and Effect by T. A. Lacey

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Author Lacey, T. A. (Thomas Alexander), 1853-1931
Title The Acts of Uniformity: Their Scope and Effect
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Summary "The Acts of Uniformity: Their Scope and Effect" by T. A. Lacey is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This scholarly work analyzes the significance and implications of the Acts of Uniformity, which were a series of legislative measures aimed at establishing a uniform mode of worship in England during a period marked by significant religious upheaval. Lacey's exploration seeks to clarify the often misunderstood nature of these Acts in the broader context of English ecclesiastical history. In the book, Lacey meticulously dissects the origins, purposes, and consequences of the Acts of Uniformity enacted during the reigns of Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I. He argues that these Acts were less about legislative authority to create a uniform worship framework and more about enforcing existing practices through severe penalties for noncompliance. Lacey asserts that the Acts of Uniformity functioned primarily as tools of persecution, seeking to suppress diverse forms of worship that emerged during the Protestant Reformation. He outlines the complex interactions between royal authority, the Church, and Parliament, elaborating on how these legislative measures ultimately culminated in a rather paradoxical situation where they became a nuisance that stifled the Church's ability to adapt and reform its liturgy in subsequent years. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
Subject Church of England. Book of common prayer
Subject Church of England -- History
Subject Ecclesiastical law -- Great Britain -- History
Subject Dissenters, Religious -- Great Britain -- History
Subject Great Britain -- Church history
Category Text
EBook-No. 28659
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 24, 2009
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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