Oxford Tracts for English Churchmen: Conscience Before Vestments; The Crown and the Mitre; Consecration Not Transubstantiation (1881)

Oxford Tracts for English Churchmen: Conscience Before Vestments; The Crown and the Mitre; Consecration Not Transubstantiation is a collection of three tracts published in 1881 by Longmans Green and Company. The tracts were written by Anglican theologians and were intended to address issues within the Church of England at the time. The first tract, Conscience Before Vestments, argues that the Church should prioritize the spiritual needs of its members over outward displays of piety, such as elaborate vestments. The second tract, The Crown and the Mitre, examines the relationship between the Church and the state, arguing that the Church should maintain its independence and not be subject to political influence. The third tract, Consecration Not Transubstantiation, discusses the Eucharist and the doctrine of transubstantiation, which holds that the bread and wine used in communion become the actual body and blood of Christ. The authors argue that the focus should be on the consecration of the elements rather than on the physical transformation. Overall, the tracts reflect the theological debates and tensions within the Church of England in the late 19th century and offer insights into the perspectives of Anglican theologians at the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.