The Novelties Which Disturb Our Peace

The Novelties Which Disturb Our Peace: Letters Addressed To The Bishops, Clergy, And Laity Of The Protestant Episcopal Church (1844) is a book written by John Henry Hopkins. The book is a series of letters written to the leaders and members of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, addressing the various ""novelties"" that were causing concern and division within the church at the time.Hopkins, who was a bishop in the church, addresses issues such as the rise of the Oxford Movement, which sought to reintroduce Catholic practices and beliefs into Anglicanism, and the controversy surrounding the use of the Book of Common Prayer.The book is a passionate defense of the traditional beliefs and practices of the Protestant Episcopal Church, and Hopkins argues that any departure from these traditions would lead to a loss of the church's identity and mission.Overall, The Novelties Which Disturb Our Peace provides a fascinating insight into the religious debates and controversies of the mid-19th century, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Protestant Episcopal Church.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.