With the use of original research and recent historical findings, this book views the Jacobean Church of England positively in its own terms--not through the biased outlook of the Laudians who succeeded it. Herbert and Donne share views on preaching, church discipline, and the spiritual life with conforming puritans like Sibbes.
Language
English
Pages
181
Format
Hardcover
Release
February 01, 1997
ISBN 13
9780838753347
Conforming to the Word: Herbert, Donne, and the English Church Before Laud
With the use of original research and recent historical findings, this book views the Jacobean Church of England positively in its own terms--not through the biased outlook of the Laudians who succeeded it. Herbert and Donne share views on preaching, church discipline, and the spiritual life with conforming puritans like Sibbes.