Documents Relating to the Settlement of the Church of England by the Act of Uniformity of 1662 (Ed. by G. Gould). With an Historical Intr. (By P. Bayne)

<p><i>Documents Relating to the Settlement of the Church of England by the Act of Uniformity of 1662</i> edited by G. Gould and with an historical introduction by P. Bayne provides a crucial compilation of primary sources relating to one of the most significant pieces of legislation in English religious history. The Act of Uniformity passed in 1662 reshaped the religious landscape of England following the Restoration of the monarchy mandating specific liturgical practices and doctrines within the Church of England. This volume offers invaluable insights into the motivations debates and consequences surrounding this pivotal moment.</p><p>Through carefully selected documents readers gain a deeper understanding of the political and religious tensions that defined the era. The collection illuminates the complex interplay between the Crown Parliament and the clergy revealing the competing visions for the Church's future. The historical introduction contextualizes these documents offering a nuanced perspective on the Act's long-term impact on English society and religious life. For scholars and students of English history religious studies and constitutional law this book remains an essential resource for understanding the Act of Uniformity's enduring legacy.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>