Broad Church Theology (1919)

By W.J. Sparrow Simpson

Book Overview

Broad Church Theology is a book written by W. J. Sparrow Simpson, which was first published in 1919. The book is a comprehensive exploration of the Broad Church movement within the Anglican Church, which emerged in the 19th century as a response to the High Church and Evangelical movements.Simpson provides a detailed history of the Broad Church movement, tracing its origins back to the 17th century and examining its development in the 18th and 19th centuries. He explores the key figures and ideas associated with the movement, including Richard Hooker, John Locke, and F. D. Maurice.The book also addresses the theological and philosophical underpinnings of Broad Church thought, including its emphasis on reason and the importance of critical inquiry in matters of faith. Simpson argues that the Broad Church movement represents a middle ground between the extremes of High Church and Evangelical theology, and that it offers a more balanced and nuanced approach to understanding the Christian faith.Overall, Broad Church Theology is a thoughtful and insightful exploration of an important movement within the Anglican Church, and it remains a valuable resource for scholars and students of theology and religious studies today.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164058835
• ISBN13: 9781164058830
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"