The Church As Established In Its Relations With Dissent (1866)

The book ""The Church As Established In Its Relations With Dissent"" was written by John Clark and was published in 1866. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between the Church of England and the dissenting religious groups in England during the 19th century. Clark provides a detailed historical account of the origins of the Church of England, its doctrines, and its practices, and then goes on to discuss the various dissenting groups that emerged during the period.The book examines the different forms of dissent, including Methodism, Baptists, Congregationalists, and Quakers, and explores the reasons why these groups emerged and the challenges they posed to the established church. Clark also discusses the various attempts by the church to suppress dissent, including the use of legal action and the imposition of penalties on dissenters.Throughout the book, Clark argues that the relationship between the church and dissent was complex and multifaceted, and that both sides had a role to play in shaping the religious landscape of England. He also suggests that the church needed to be more open to the concerns and needs of dissenters if it was to remain relevant in a rapidly changing society.Overall, ""The Church As Established In Its Relations With Dissent"" is a significant historical work that provides valuable insights into the religious and social history of 19th century England. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of religion and society in England during this period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.