kingdom in two parishes, A

kingdom in two parishes, A

By Malcolm Hardman

Book Description

A Kingdom in Two Parishes offers a fascinating exploration of how religious transformation reshaped both divine understanding and earthly power in the historic market town of Bolton, Lancashire. Malcolm Hardman presents the remarkable story of how this single community became a crucible for some of England's most significant religious developments during the Reformation, Civil War, and the rise of Nonconformity.

For the first time, readers can discover the extraordinary collection of religious writers who emerged from this Lancashire town, each contributing their unique voice to centuries of spiritual discourse. Hardman places these influential figures within their authentic local setting, revealing how their shared geography fostered a distinctive approach to faith and authority that would resonate far beyond their parish boundaries.

The book illuminates a pivotal moment when Henry VIII's destruction of regional pilgrimage sites forced communities to reimagine their relationship with both sacred and secular power. As these Bolton writers sought to understand God's nature more fully through the Trinity, they found themselves questioning fundamental concepts of authority, sovereignty, and consent that had long governed both spiritual and political life.

Through this lens, readers witness how theological reflection became a catalyst for broader social transformation, demonstrating the profound ways that local religious communities can influence the course of history. This scholarly yet accessible work reveals how the pursuit of spiritual truth inevitably reshapes our understanding of power itself.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~10 hours)

🕉️ Tradition: Christianity

📄 Length: 364 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Explore Church history
  • ✓ Explore History
  • ✓ Explore Kings and rulers
  • ✓ Explore Religious aspects
  • ✓ Explore Theology
  • ✓ Explore Great britain, church history, 16th century
  • ✓ Explore Church and state, great britain
  • ✓ Explore Great britain, kings and rulers

Topics Covered

Church history History Kings and rulers Religious aspects Theology Great britain, church history, 16th century Church and state, great britain Great britain, kings and rulers Theology, 16th century Manchester (england) Theology, 17th century Great britain, church history, 17th century Monarchy Lancashire (england) Church and state

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