The Acts of Uniformity: Their Scope and Effect by T. A. Lacey
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"The Acts of Uniformity: Their Scope and Effect" by T. A. Lacey is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This scholarly work analyzes the significance and implications of the Acts of Uniformity, which were a series of legislative measures aimed at establishing a uniform mode of worship in England during a period marked by significant religious upheaval. Lacey's exploration seeks to clarify the often misunderstood nature of these Acts
in the broader context of English ecclesiastical history. In the book, Lacey meticulously dissects the origins, purposes, and consequences of the Acts of Uniformity enacted during the reigns of Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I. He argues that these Acts were less about legislative authority to create a uniform worship framework and more about enforcing existing practices through severe penalties for noncompliance. Lacey asserts that the Acts of Uniformity functioned primarily as tools of persecution, seeking to suppress diverse forms of worship that emerged during the Protestant Reformation. He outlines the complex interactions between royal authority, the Church, and Parliament, elaborating on how these legislative measures ultimately culminated in a rather paradoxical situation where they became a nuisance that stifled the Church's ability to adapt and reform its liturgy in subsequent years. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lacey, T. A. (Thomas Alexander), 1853-1931 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Acts of Uniformity: Their Scope and Effect |
| Credits | Produced by Elaine A. Laizure |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Church of England. Book of common prayer |
| Subject | Church of England -- History |
| Subject | Ecclesiastical law -- Great Britain -- History |
| Subject | Dissenters, Religious -- Great Britain -- History |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Church history |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 28659 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-28659-4 |
| Release Date | May 2, 2009 |
| Last Update | May 24, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 566 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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