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Arthur Stanley

    Arthur Penrhyn Stanley was a distinguished English churchman and academic, celebrated for his extensive literary output focused on church history. His works, often presented as essays, lectures, and sermons, delved into a wide array of theological and social issues. Stanley was known for his advocacy of the 'Broad Church' perspective, championing social and moral amelioration for the less fortunate, and fearlessly defending those he believed were unjustly denounced. His reformist and inclusive efforts within the church, though sometimes controversial, underscored his commitment to religious tolerance and progress.

    The Bedside Book. A Miscellany for the Quiet Hours