Comprehension in the Age of Charles II
- 1 December 1962
- journal article
- Published by Cambridge University Press (CUP) in Church History
- Vol. 31 (4) , 440-448
- https://doi.org/10.2307/3162746
Abstract
Much has been made of the persecutions and repressions of the Protestant nonconformists in the age of Charles II, but the equally important, if less dramatic, attempts at toleration and comprehension have been neglected. As reflections of the transitory nature of the period—as a bridge between the first half of the century and the glorious revolution—this interest, on the part of a large group of lay and ecclesiastical peers, as well as the king, in a broader, more tolerant church is of critical significance.Keywords
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