kingdom in two parishes, A
Lancashire religious writers and the English monarchy, 1521-1689
Malcolm Hardman
364 pages | ~10 hrs
Christianity
kingdom in two parishes, A
Lancashire religious writers and the English monarchy, 1521-1689
By Malcolm Hardman
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.
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
Details
- Published
- 1998
- Publisher
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Press, Associated University Presses
- ISBN-10
- 0838636675
- Pages
- 364
- Language
- EN
- LC Classification
- BR765.B65
