The Victorian Church, Part One

Focusing on the church's challenges between 1829 and 1859, the book examines the precarious position of the Church and the rise of dissent. It discusses significant reforms by Whig leaders, the Oxford Movement led by Newman, and evolving church rituals. The relationship between church and government under Lord John Russell is explored, alongside the emergence of seven key dissenting bodies. Additionally, it addresses the tensions surrounding Eucharistic worship and the broader crisis of faith, setting the stage for the subsequent volume covering 1860-1901.