Publisher's Synopsis
Subscription: The Disgrace of the English Church is a book written by Charles Nourse Wodehouse in 1843. The book is a scathing critique of the Church of England and its practices, particularly in relation to the subscription required of its clergy. Wodehouse argues that the subscription, which requires clergy to affirm their belief in certain doctrines, is a form of religious coercion and that it has led to a decline in the moral and spiritual authority of the church. He also criticizes the church for its political and social conservatism, and for its failure to address the needs of the poor and marginalized. The book is a significant work of religious and social criticism from the mid-19th century and remains relevant today for its insights into the challenges facing the Church of England and other religious institutions.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.
