Popularity, Prelacy and Puritanism in the 1630s: Joseph Hall Explains Himself

Joseph Hall, Bishop of Exeter (1627-41), had written a letter answering allegations that he had adopted a lenient policy towards puritanism. The letter focused on Hall's views regarding 'Laudians' and 'puritans.' However, the manuscript that circulated among the people may h...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The English historical review 1996-09, Vol.111 (443), p.856-881
Hauptverfasser:	Lake, Peter, Fincham, Kenneth
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Abbots Archbishops Bishops Calvinism Christian biography Clergy Conformity Hall, Joseph Hall, Joseph Sargent History Jacobean era Letters Literary criticism Parliaments Pastors Personalities Protestantism Puritanism
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Zusammenfassung:	Joseph Hall, Bishop of Exeter (1627-41), had written a letter answering allegations that he had adopted a lenient policy towards puritanism. The letter focused on Hall's views regarding 'Laudians' and 'puritans.' However, the manuscript that circulated among the people may have been tainted with gossips and speculations. In the long run, Hall was able to maintain his image as a 'prudent and moderate' Bishop.
ISSN:	0013-8266 1477-4534