Revolutionary Anglicanism
Book Description
During America's Revolutionary War, over three hundred Anglican ministers faced an agonizing spiritual and political crossroads that would test the very foundations of their faith and loyalty. Nancy L. Rhoden's Revolutionary Anglicanism unveils the profound personal struggles of colonial clergymen who found themselves caught between sacred oaths to the King and mounting pressure from revolutionary governments demanding they abandon their allegiance.
These ministers confronted impossible choices as they were ordered to cease prayers for the monarchy, modify their liturgical practices, and essentially renounce the religious authority that had shaped their calling. Rhoden meticulously traces the journey of each clergyman, revealing how they navigated this treacherous landscape of competing loyalties while seeking ways to preserve both their personal integrity and their religious institutions.
This compelling historical examination illuminates how individual conscience wrestles with institutional obligation during times of radical change. The book challenges readers to consider how deeply held beliefs adapt when confronted with revolutionary transformation, offering insights into the complex relationship between spiritual conviction and political reality.
For those interested in understanding how faith communities respond to crisis and upheaval, Revolutionary Anglicanism provides a thoughtful exploration of moral courage, institutional survival, and the difficult choices that define both personal character and collective identity during pivotal moments in history.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~6 hours)
📄 Length: 205 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Geschichte
- ✓ Explore Politik
- ✓ Explore Church history
- ✓ Explore History
- ✓ Explore United states, history, revolution, 1775-1783, religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Clergy, united states
- ✓ Explore United states, church history
- ✓ Explore Anglicaanse Kerk
