William J. Irons's Proposed Surrender of the Prayer-Book and Articles of the Church of England is a pointed ecclesiastical intervention in the controversies of Victorian Anglicanism. Addressing proposals that would weaken or abandon the formularies of the established Church, the work defends the Book of Common Prayer and the Thirty-Nine Articles as doctrinal, liturgical, and historical safeguards. Its style is argumentative, learned, and pastoral: Irons writes not merely as a polemicist, but as one conscious of the Church's inherited language of worship and belief. Irons, a distinguished nineteenth-century Anglican divine, was deeply engaged in the theological disputes that followed the Oxford Movement, the rise of liberal criticism, and renewed debates over comprehension, establishment, and ecclesiastical identity. His clerical experience and High Church sympathies inform his anxiety that doctrinal compromise, however attractively presented as breadth or peace, might dissolve the coherence of English Christianity. This book is recommended to readers interested in Anglican history, liturgical theology, and the intellectual pressures of Victorian religion. It offers a concise but revealing example of how defenders of tradition argued for continuity amid reforming zeal.
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - In 'Proposed Surrender of the Prayer-Book and Articles of the Church of England,' William J. Irons delivers a rigorous theological critique and historical examination of the Anglican liturgical framework. The text reflects the 19th-century context of religious upheaval, embodying the tensions between tradition and reform within the Church of England. Irons employs a scholarly literary style characterized by precise argumentation and an eloquent prose that engages both laypersons and clergy, effectively highlighting the significance of the Prayer Book and Articles in maintaining Anglican identity amid growing dissent and modernity. William J. Irons, an influential figure in Anglican circles, was deeply involved in the debates surrounding ecclesiastical authority and reform during his lifetime. His background as a theologian and his pastoral experiences informed his understanding of the complexities and nuances within Anglican doctrine. Irons's thoughtful reflections were born from the struggles he faced in reconciling personal faith with institutional practices, prompting him to advocate for the preservation of established liturgical texts intrinsic to Anglican spirituality. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the interplay of tradition and innovation within the Church of England. Scholars, clergy, and lay readers alike will find Irons's work both enlightening and provocative, offering insights into the historical challenges faced by the Anglican communion and the enduring relevance of its foundational texts. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9788028339708
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Proposed Surrender of the Prayer-Book and Articles of the Church of England | A Victorian Anglican Defense of Liturgy and Doctrinal Continuity | William J. Irons | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2023 | Sharp Ink | EAN 9788028339708 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Copycat s.r.o., 22, Holesovice, Schnirchova 662, 170 00 PRAGUE, TSCHECHIEN, kristoferpaetau[at]gmail[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 128159877
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