The Old Religion: An Examination Into the Facts of the English Reformation

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The Reformation swept over western Europe like a great storm. In some places Catholic organization and traditions were completely destroyed. In England much that was rotten was swept away, together with things that were profitable and lovely. But the ancient Church of our country was left standing on the old apostolic foundations: it was neither blown into the Protestant fold nor left balancing on the fence. It remained recognizably the Church founded by St. Augustine and St. Columbia, the continuing Church of England, maintaining the ancient faith and the historic ministry, and administering Catholic sacraments. That is Mr. Dart’s thesis. He is concerned not so much with what the English reformers desired to do as with what they actually did. Yet, basing his arguments firmly on the Ordinal and the Prayer Book, he shows that their deeds were consistent with their aims. This book is not against anybody or anything; it is pro-Church of England.