| Author |
Blunt, John J. (John James), 1794-1855 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Doane, George Washington, 1799-1859 |
| Title |
Sketch of the Reformation in England
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| Original Publication |
United States: William Marshall & Co., 1837.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 53.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tim Lindell, Bryan Ness, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Sketch of the Reformation in England" by John J. Blunt is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book presents a succinct overview of the English Reformation, examining its origins, development, and impact on the Church and society. It delves into the religious and political changes that accompanied this significant movement, focusing on the evolution of the Church of England from its ties with Rome to its eventual reforms. The opening of the work introduces the authors' aims and the broader context of the Reformation, emphasizing that it was not an isolated event but the culmination of centuries of discontent and desire for reform within the Church. Blunt indicates a thorough engagement with historical sources, aiming to provide a narrative that is both accessible and informative. He outlines various actors and influences that set the stage for the Reformation, reflecting on the interplay between ecclesiastical authority and reformist challenges, as well as highlighting the intricate relationship between political and religious shifts. In this way, the beginning establishes the groundwork for a deeper exploration of the Reformation’s transformative effects on English Christianity and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BR: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- Church history
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| Subject |
Reformation -- England
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70086 |
| Release Date |
Feb 20, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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