Aspects of the Georgian church
Book Description
Discover a remarkable reassessment of spiritual life in eighteenth-century England that challenges long-held assumptions about religious vitality during the Georgian era. Through meticulous examination of clerical responses from Archbishop Drummond's 1764 Primary Visitation, this scholarly work unveils the authentic spiritual landscape of over six hundred Yorkshire parishes on the brink of monumental social transformation.
Rather than accepting the conventional narrative of a drowsy, ineffective church, this investigation reveals a vibrant religious community actively nurturing the spiritual welfare of its congregations. By analyzing what the Georgian church actually accomplished within its historical context, rather than measuring it against later Victorian expectations, a compelling portrait emerges of dedicated clergy and thriving parish life.
The research demonstrates how the church successfully maintained spiritual traditions and pastoral care across diverse Yorkshire communities, even as the industrial revolution and evangelical revival began reshaping English society. While acknowledging the institution's eventual struggles with unprecedented population growth and industrial change, this work illuminates the genuine spiritual vitality that characterized parish life during this pivotal period.
For those interested in understanding how religious communities adapt and flourish within their historical circumstances, this detailed exploration offers valuable insights into the authentic spiritual practices and pastoral dedication that sustained faith communities through times of profound social transition.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~9 hours)
📄 Length: 307 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Church of England
- ✓ Explore Church history
- ✓ Explore Yorkshire (england), history
- ✓ Explore History
- ✓ Explore Great britain, history, 18th century
- ✓ Explore Church of England. Diocese of York
- ✓ Explore Visitations, Ecclesiastical
- ✓ Explore Ecclesiastical Visitations
