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First published in 1920, this book presents an account regarding the growth of Separatist congregations in London during the period from 1567 to 1581.
Sommario
Preface; 1. When did congregationalism emerge?; 2. Preparation - abroad (Frankfort) and at home (secret meetings); 3. Insistence upon uniformity produces nonconformity; 4. The problem for Puritans - to leave the church or remain in it?; 5. The Plumbers' Hall congregation; 6. 'Pattenson', a separatist preacher; 7. Traces of other congregations; 8. The congregation in Goldsmith's house, March 1568; 9. William Bonham and Nicholas Crane; 10. Was the Plumbers' Hall congregation separatist?; 11. Separatists sent to Scotland; 12. Their relations with John Knox; 13. Thomas Lever and separatist prisoners; 14. Evidence indicating existence of several congregations; 15. A congregation with a covenant; 16. The community from which this congregation seceded - minister John Browne; 17. Congregations so far disclosed; 18. John Browne (and 'the Brownings') - sometimes confused with the English church at Frankfort; 19. Browne associated with both Puritans and separatists; 20. Richard Fitz's congregation; 21. Three papers relating thereto; 22. Analysis of the names of its members; 23. John Nashe's 'articles'; 24. 'The separatist covenant of Richard Fitz's congregation'; 25. Its recurrence; 26. Was Fitz's a real congregational church?; 27. How it anticipated Robert Browne; 28. The persistence of the covenant; 29. The number of the separatists; 30. Degree of separation; 31. Later Brownists (and their opponents) place their origin in Fitz's time; 32. Fitz's congregation, and the first congregational church; 33. The name Brownists; Index.
Riassunto
First published in 1920, this book presents an account regarding the growth of Separatist congregations in London during the period from 1567 to 1581. The text traces the origins of Separatism, casting light on its historical context and the key figures involved in its development. Detailed notes are incorporated throughout.
