Illuminates a historic dispute over a Scottish Prayer-Book and church authority. This edition compiles long letters that argue about liturgy, rubrics, and the role of bishops in the Church of Scotland and England, revealing how doctrine and practice clash in public debate.
Two letters and numerous excerpts explore how a new Prayer-Book was received, what it changes in worship, and whether those changes align with canon law. The author weighs tradition, authority, and the boundaries of episcopal power, presenting a careful, argumentative stance without drifting into fiction.
- Understand the key conflicts around liturgical texts in the 17th–19th centuries
- See how canons and rubrics were interpreted and contested
- Learn how church governance, authority, and unity were debated in print
- Follow the author’s reasoning about tradition, reform, and ecclesiastical power
Ideal for readers of church history, liturgy, and historical debates on church authority.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents an extensive collection of the author's letters about the contentious issues within the Church of Scotland, specifically regarding the heated disputes over the introduction of a new Prayer Book in place of the established Scottish one. The author, a prominent figure in the Church of Scotland, details how the proposed new Prayer Book was met with significant opposition, sparking a debate that divided the Church. The author provides an in-depth examination of the theological and liturgical nuances at the heart of the controversy, exploring the objections raised against the new Prayer Book and the arguments put forth by its proponents. This book offers valuable insights into the complexities of religious reform and the challenges faced by the Church of Scotland during a period of significant change. 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. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332402366_0
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