Leaders Of The Church 1800-1900; Frederick Denison Maurice

By Charles F.G. Masterman

Book Overview

An intimate portrait of conscience and conviction. A vivid life, quietly argued. F. G. Maste's study of Frederick Denison Maurice places a singular Victorian religious leader within the currents of 19th-century church history. Written with clear purpose and sympathetic regard, the book belongs to a long-standing christian biography collection and offers an accessible exploration of Maurice's anglican theology, public teaching and moral influence. Readers encounter both personal struggle and public debate in the 1800s England church, with Maste balancing narrative warmth and scholarly clarity so general readers and students alike can follow complex ideas without obfuscation. Maste's measured chronology and accessible prose let readers judge Maurice on his own terms while retaining a scholarly frame that honours the complexity of doctrine and pastoral practice. Of lasting historical significance, the volume explains why Maurice's thought mattered to faith and social reform in the Victorian era and how his ideas intersected with wider british religious movements. It is useful for anglican theology studies and acts as an academic reference for seminarians while also informing clergy professional development. Maste situates Maurice not only as theologian but as a public intellectual whose convictions shaped discussions of education and social responsibility. The concise, evidence-led account places Maurice among other victorian religious leaders and historical religious figures, making it as valuable to casual readers seeking a humane biography as to collectors and scholars assembling classic works. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today, a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Collectors will value the restored presentation, while casual readers will find a humane, instructive life-story that remains lively and intelligible. For anyone tracing the tangled loyalties of theology, society and ministry in nineteenth-century England, Maste's portrait of Frederick Denison Maurice is a measured, indispensable companion and a worthy addition to any library of frederick denison maurice works.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 935421309X
• ISBN13: 9789354213090
• Release Date: November 2020
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"