The Three Religious Leaders Of Oxford And Their Movements: John Wycliffe, John Wesley And John Henry Newman

By Sydell Waxman

Book Overview

The Three Religious Leaders of Oxford and Their Movements is a book written by S. Parkes Cadman that examines the lives and works of three influential religious figures from Oxford: John Wycliffe, John Wesley, and John Henry Newman. The book explores how each of these leaders contributed to the development of Christianity in their respective eras and how their movements have impacted the religious landscape of England and beyond.John Wycliffe was a 14th-century theologian and reformer who challenged the authority of the Catholic Church and advocated for a return to the teachings of the Bible. He is known for his translation of the Bible into English, which helped to spread knowledge of the scriptures to a wider audience.John Wesley, on the other hand, was an 18th-century evangelist who founded the Methodist movement. He emphasized the importance of personal faith and encouraged his followers to engage in acts of charity and social justice.John Henry Newman, a 19th-century theologian and Anglican priest, is known for his conversion to Catholicism and his subsequent role in the Oxford Movement. This movement sought to restore traditional Catholic practices and beliefs within the Anglican Church.Through detailed analysis of the lives and works of these three religious leaders, The Three Religious Leaders of Oxford and Their Movements provides a comprehensive overview of the development of Christianity in England and the impact of these movements on the wider world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0929141393
• ISBN13: 9780929141398
• Release Date: February 1998
• Publisher: Napoleon and Co
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 9.6"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7