The History and Antiquities of Dissenting Churches and Meeting Houses, in London, Westminster, and Southwark, Vol. 1 Of 4
The History and Antiquities of Dissenting Churches and Meeting Houses, in London, Westminster, and Southwark, Vol. 1 Of 4

Author: Walter Wilson

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-11-14

Total Pages: 574

ISBN-13: 9780260309648

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Excerpt from The History and Antiquities of Dissenting Churches and Meeting Houses, in London, Westminster, and Southwark, Vol. 1 of 4: Including the Lives of Their Ministers, From the Rise of Nonconformity to the Present Time; With an Appendix on the Origin, Progress, and Present State of Christianity in Britain The attainment of truth is the only legitimate and of history. If destitute of this ingredient, it may delude mankind, but cannot instruct them; it may serve the interests of a party, but strikes at the foundation of religion and virtue. To arrive at truth, we must divest ourselves of sectarian prejudices, weigh well the Opinions of others, and be difiident of our own judgment, True wisdom is always allied to modesty; and whilst it becomes na to be decided in our own Opinions, a recollection of human fallibility will teach us a lesson of candour to others. As there is hardly any thing more destructive to the peace of society, so there is nothing more contemptible than bigotry. History is full of its evil couse quences, and we heartily despise those narrow minds in which it was an inhabitant. In de nouncing this disturber of the christian world, truth makes no distinction of sects. The mind of an Edwards was no less deformed than that of a Wood, and whilst we use their facts, we reject their opinions, and pity their bigotry. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The History and Antiquities of Dissenting Churches and Meeting Houses, in London, Westminster, and Southwark, Vol. 2 of 4
The History and Antiquities of Dissenting Churches and Meeting Houses, in London, Westminster, and Southwark, Vol. 2 of 4

Author: Walter Wilson

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-12-26

Total Pages: 624

ISBN-13: 9780484879446

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Excerpt from The History and Antiquities of Dissenting Churches and Meeting Houses, in London, Westminster, and Southwark, Vol. 2 of 4: Including the Lives of Their Ministers, From the Rise of Nonconformity to the Present Time; With an Appendix on the Origin, Progress, and Present State of Christianity in Britain Three Cranes, ditto, Great St. Thomas Apostle, Presbyterian, Bow-lane, Independent, Broken Wharf, Baptist, Carter-lane, Presbyterian, Friars'-street, Swedenborgians, Meeting-house-court, Presbyterian. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Preaching in Eighteenth-century London
Preaching in Eighteenth-century London

Author: Jennifer Farooq

Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 1843838710

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This book looks at the role of preaching culture in eighteenth-century England. Beyond the confines of churches, preaching was heard at political anniversaries and elections, thanksgiving and fast days, and society and charity meetings, all of which were major occasions on the English political and social calendars. Dozens of sermons were published each year, and the popularity of sermons, both from the pulpit and in print, make them crucial for understanding the role of religion in eighteenth-century society. To provide a broad perspective on preaching culture, this book focuses on print and manuscript evidence for preaching in London. London had a unique combination of preaching venues and audiences, including St. Paul's cathedral, parliament, the royal court, the corporation of London, London-based societies, and numerous parish churches and Dissenting meetinghouses. The capital had the greatest range of preaching anywhere in England. However, many of the developments in London reflected trends in preaching culture across the country. This was a period when English society experienced significant social, religious and political changes, and preachers' roles evolved in response to these changes. Early in the century, preachers were heavily engaged in partisan politics. However, as these party heats waned, they increasingly became involved with societies and charities that were part of the blossoming English urban culture. The book also explores the impact of sermons on society by looking at contemporary perceptions of preaching, trends in the publication of sermons, the process of the publication and the distribution of sermons, and the reception of sermons. It demonstrates how preachers of various denominations adapted to an increasingly literate and print-centred culture and the continuing vitality of oral preaching culture. The book will be of interest not only to scholars of religion and sermon literature, but also to those interested in eighteenth-century politics, urban society, oral and print cultures, and publishing. JENNIFER FAROOQ is an independent scholar.

The History and Antiquities of Dissenting Churches and Meeting Houses, in London, Westminster, and Southwark: Including the Lives of Their Ministers,
The History and Antiquities of Dissenting Churches and Meeting Houses, in London, Westminster, and Southwark: Including the Lives of Their Ministers,

Author: Walter Wilson

Publisher: Wentworth Press

Published: 2019-03-24

Total Pages: 632

ISBN-13: 9781011046201

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