The Church of England and divorce in the twentieth century: legalism and grace
"Attitudes towards divorce have changed considerably over the past two centuries. As society has moved away from a Biblical definition of marriage as an indissoluble union, to that of an individual and personal relationship, secular laws have evolved as well. Using unpublished sources and previ...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York London
Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
2017
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| In: | Year: 2017 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Anglican Church
/ Divorce
/ History 1900-1970
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| IxTheo Classification: | CH Christianity and Society |
| Further subjects: | B
Divorce
B Church of England Influence B Divorce (England) B Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.) England B Church of England Influence Church of England B Divorce Religious aspects Church of England B Divorce England |
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| Summary: | "Attitudes towards divorce have changed considerably over the past two centuries. As society has moved away from a Biblical definition of marriage as an indissoluble union, to that of an individual and personal relationship, secular laws have evolved as well. Using unpublished sources and previously inaccessible private collections, Holmes explores the significant role the Church of England has played in these changes, as well as the impact this has had on ecclesiastical policies. This ... study will be relevant to ongoing debates about the meaning and nature of marriage, including the theological doctrines and ecclesiastical policies underlying current debates on same-sex marriage."-- |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 1848936176 |