History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century, Volume 5 : The Reformation in England

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Merle d'Aubigné, J. H. (Jean Henri), 1794-1872.

Contributor:

White, H.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

History of the Reformation in the 16th Century, Volume 5 The Reformation in England

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century, Volume 5" by Merle d'Aubigné is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This volume delves into the Reformation specifically in England, expanding upon the origins and developments previously described in the earlier volumes. The author critically explores the interaction between religion and politics during this transformative period, emphasizing the spiritual depth of the English Reformation amidst political maneuvers. The opening of this volume sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of the English Reformation, asserting its necessity and significance in global Christianity. D'Aubigné discusses the historical context leading to England's separation from the papal authority, focusing on the spiritual revival and moral integrity that the movement aspired to foster. He points out the challenges faced by the Reformation, including internal discord and the resurgence of Roman Catholic influences. The narrative begins by establishing the early Christian history of Britain, the impact of invasions, and how these factors contributed to the eventual awakening of a uniquely British Protestant identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Colin Bell, Julia Neufeld, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Project Gutenberg has this entire series, though there were variations in the titles from the original print sources. You can find all volumes: #40858 Vol. 1, published 1845 by W. Collins #41470 Vol. 2, published 1846 by W. Collins #41253 Vol. 3, published 1848 by American Tract Society #40971 Vol. 4, published 1846 by R. Carter #41484 Vol. 5, published 1862 by W. Collins

Release date is 2012-11-25