Acts Of The Church, 1531-1885: The Church Of England, Her Own Reformer (1886)

Acts of the Church, 1531-1885: The Church of England, Her Own Reformer is a historical book written by James Wayland Joyce and published in 1886. The book provides a detailed account of the Church of England's history from 1531 to 1885, highlighting its important events, controversies, and reforms. Joyce explores the Church of England's struggle for independence from the Roman Catholic Church during the reign of King Henry VIII and the subsequent religious changes that occurred during the reigns of his successors. He also discusses the rise of Puritanism and the Civil War, which led to the establishment of the Commonwealth and the subsequent restoration of the monarchy. Throughout the book, Joyce emphasizes the importance of the Church of England's own reformers in shaping its history and identity. He discusses the contributions of key figures such as Archbishop Thomas Cranmer, John Wesley, and the Oxford Movement, and their impact on the Church's theology, liturgy, and governance. Overall, Acts of the Church, 1531-1885: The Church of England, Her Own Reformer is a comprehensive and informative account of the Church of England's history, providing valuable insights into its development and evolution over the course of four centuries.As Testified By The Records Of Her Convocations, With Appendix Containing Legal Instruments Ancient And Modern Connected With Those Assemblies And Comments Thereon.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.