02592cam a22003133u 4500 62837 UtSlPG 20260610134440.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BR Stoughton, John, 1807-1897 Ecclesiastical History of England, Volume 1—The Church of the Civil Wars Ecclesiastical History of England, from the Opening of the Long Parliament to the Death of Oliver Cromwell. Volume 1—The Church of the Civil Wars Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-08-03 Produced by Emmanuel Ackerman, 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) "Ecclesiastical History of England, Volume 1—The Church of the Civil Wars" by John Stoughton is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book aims to provide a detailed examination of the ecclesiastical events that took place during the English Civil Wars, particularly focusing on the interactions between the various religious factions such as the Anglicans and Puritans. Stoughton's work seeks to present a balanced narrative that captures the complexities and nuances of religious life amidst political turmoil during this significant period in English history. The opening of this volume introduces the context and events surrounding the Long Parliament, which convened on November 3, 1640. Notable figures such as the Earl Marshal and members of the clergy are presented as the stage is set for a clash between the established Church of England and the rising Puritan movement. Stoughton emphasizes the historical background of these factions and the importance of their conflict, revealing how issues of sovereignty and religious conformity contributed to the growing tension leading to civil war. He underscores the anticipation of upheaval in both church and state, hinting at the complex interplay of faith, power, and governance that characterized the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Great Britain -- Church history https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62837 103661 103661