The Vision Glorious: Themes and Personalities of the Catholic Revival in Anglicanism

by Geoffrey Rowell

Book Overview

The beginning of the Oxford Movement in the early nineteenth century signalled a religious revival that was to have far-reaching effects on the Church of England: the continuity and catholic identity of Anglicanism was affirmed, sacramental worship was restored to a central place in Anglican devotion, and religious orders were revived. Visions Glorious studies the Catholic revival in Anglicanism in the nineteenth century and explores some of the major...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198264437
• ISBN13: 9780198264439
• Release Date: September 1983
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.7" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

The title says it all

This book is truly a glorious vision of the Oxford Movement. While definitely a scholarly work, the writing is lively, engaging, and really brings the various individuals and their ideas to life. Each sentence is packed with meaning, and I found myself wanting to underline it all. The author expects the reader to already be somewhat familiar with the Oxford Movement, which I was not, but with the help of an encyclopedic dictionary I got up to speed pretty quickly. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in Anglican history or in the sacramental, mystical aspect of the Church.