Description
Disestablishment remains a controversial subject. Evans shows how Church and State in the nineteenth century led to fractious modern debate.
About the Author
G. R. Evans is Professor Emeritus of Medieval Theology and Intellectual History in the University of Cambridge, is a graduate of the University of Oxford and holds higher degrees from both Oxford and Cambridge. She has written many well-received books in the fields of medieval and ecumenical theology, intellectual and ecclesiastical history and public policy in higher education.
Reviews
'This is a very stimulating reflection on church-state relations in nineteenth-century England by a very distinguished scholar. I am confident that it will be of enormous interest to scholars and practitioners of ecclesiastical law not only in the Church of England but beyond to Anglicans more widely and indeed to historians of the free churches. The study is also richly documented (the author's use of the records of debate in Parliament and in Convocation is superb), and it contains a host of examples which indicate the hugely personal elements of the wider story. The writing style is very cultured - it is also tight and lucid. I have very much enjoyed reading the book, which I found fascinating, refreshingly novel and very thought-provoking.' Norman Doe, Cardiff University
'Gillian Evans' study deals with a topic of undoubted significance and is undergirded by significant amount of research. It will be of interest to scholars of nineteenth century history, church historians, ecclesiastical lawyers and those interested in the future direction of the Church of England.' Frances Knight, University of Nottingham
'This is a very stimulating reflection on church-state relations in nineteenth-century England by a very distinguished scholar. I have very much enjoyed reading the book, which I found fascinating, refreshingly novel and very thought-provoking.' Norman Doe, Cardiff University
'Gillian Evans' study will be of interest to scholars of nineteenth century history, church historians, ecclesiastical lawyers and those interested in the future direction of the Church of England.' Frances Knight, University of Nottingham
'This book will interest any who wish to know what one historian has called 'the profoundly Anglican and often clerical culture of the early nineteenth century' that shaped Newman ... It also provides a mine of information for professional historians ...' Benjamin J. King, Newman Studies Journal
Book Information
ISBN 9781316515976
Author G. R. Evans
Format Hardback
Page Count 350
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 690g
Dimensions(mm) 235mm * 158mm * 22mm