Allegiance in Church and State

"Allegiance in Church and State: The Problem of the Nonjurors in the English Revolution" examines a critical turning point in British political and ecclesiastical history. Following the Glorious Revolution of 1688, a significant group of clergy and laypeople within the Church of England-the Nonjurors-refused to take the oath of allegiance to William III and Mary II, remaining loyal to the deposed James II. This scholarly work explores the complex legal, theological, and moral dilemmas faced by those who believed in the divine right of kings and the indefeasibility of hereditary succession.The study provides a detailed analysis of the Nonjuror movement, tracing its impact on the development of political thought and the evolving relationship between the secular state and the religious establishment. By examining the writings and lives of prominent figures within the movement, the book illuminates the broader struggle for conscience and the shifting definitions of loyalty during a period of intense institutional transition. "Allegiance in Church and State" remains an essential resource for students of 17th and 18th-century history, offering profound insights into the debates over sovereignty and religious authority that helped shape the modern British constitution.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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