Church History in Leicestershire Paperback / softback
by Nick Miller
Paperback / softback
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Church History in Leicestershire charts the story of religion in England from pre-Christian times to the twentieth century, viewed through events and the eyes and experiences of people in Leicestershire.
Weaving together ecclesiastical, political and social strands it chronicles the tortuous tale of religion, churches and the people who worshipped there. Where did churches and chapels come from; who built them, when and why?
What significance lies in their looks and names? What made people so devoted to them? Why do they still exist?The book covers sweeping religious and political movements, potentates of church and state, but centre-stage are the clergy, their parishioners, churches and chapels: how they thrived or perished, weathered plague and invasions, grappled with their consciences during the Reformation and Civil Wars, founded powerful new denominations and championed social reform when Leicester(shire) became a hub of Christian Socialism and Secularism.
Closing sections reflect on the church’s past and future, as it faces debates as fundamental as any previously encountered.
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In Stock - Less than 10 copies availableFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:552 pages
- Publisher:The Book Guild Ltd
- Publication Date:28/01/2024
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- ISBN:9781916668065
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In Stock - Less than 10 copies availableFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:552 pages
- Publisher:The Book Guild Ltd
- Publication Date:28/01/2024
- Category:
- ISBN:9781916668065