The Church of England: A History for the People (4 vols.)

by H. D. M. Spence

Publisher:

Cassell and Company

, 1897

Overview

The Church of England: A History for the People is a comprehensive and accessible account of the origins, development, and role of the Church of England throughout its long and complex history.

This book provides a detailed exploration of the Church’s formation and evolution, tracing its roots back to the Roman Empire and the early Christian Church. It also examines the impact of key figures such as Henry VIII and the Reformation, as well as the Church's role in major historical events such as the English Civil War and the rise of the British Empire.

Throughout the book, the Spence provides insightful commentary on the Church’s relationship with the monarchy, the influence of the Anglican tradition on English culture, and the challenges faced by the Church in adapting to social and cultural change.

The Church of England: A History for the People is an ideal resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity, British history, or the development of religion and spirituality in Western civilization. It provides a detailed and engaging account of one of the most significant religious institutions in the world, and sheds light on the complex cultural, political, and social forces that have shaped it over the centuries.

Key Features

• Examines the impact of key figures
• Features insightful commentary on the Church’s relationship with the monarchy, the influence of the Anglican tradition on English culture, and the challenges faced by the Church in adapting to social and cultural change
• Provides an ideal resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity

Product Details

• Title: The Church of England: A History for the People
• Author: H. D. M. Spence
• Publisher: Cassell and Company
• Print Publication Date: 1897
• Pages: 2000
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Resource ID: LLS:CHRCHGNLDHSTRY
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2023-04-06T15:52:36Z

About H. D. M. Spence

H.D.M. Spence (1836–1917), or the Very Reverend Henry Donald Maurice Spence, was an Anglican dean and author at the end of the nineteenth century and the beginning of the twentieth.

Spence was educated at Westminster School and Corpus Christi College in Cambridge, and ordained in 1865. He lectured in Hebrew at St. David’s College in Lampeter until 1870. He later became rector of St. Mary de Crypt in Gloucester. From 1886 until his death in 1917, Spence served as the Dean of Gloucester. In 1904, he took on his wife’s surname and went by Donald Spence Jones. 

Spence served as the general editor of the best-selling The Pulpit Commentary series, and is the author of several other commentaries and church histories.