""The Early Tractarians and the Eastern Church"" provides a comprehensive historical analysis of the relationship between the leaders of the Oxford Movement and the Orthodox churches of the East. P.E. Shaw examines how prominent figures such as John Henry Newman, E.B. Pusey, and John Keble sought to reconnect the Church of England with the ancient traditions of Eastern Orthodoxy. By exploring their theological writings and personal correspondence, the work illustrates the Tractarian desire to find a broader expression of Catholicity that bypassed the tensions of the Roman Catholic and Protestant divide.
The study delves into the development of the ""Branch Theory"" and the early efforts toward ecumenical understanding, highlighting the significance of the Eastern Church in the Tractarian search for apostolic authority and liturgical richness. Shaw meticulously maps out the intellectual and spiritual journeys of those who looked to the East for inspiration, shedding light on a pivotal chapter in nineteenth-century religious history. This volume remains a valuable resource for those interested in the history of the Anglican Communion, the evolution of the Oxford Movement, and the foundational dialogues that have shaped modern Anglo-Orthodox relations.
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P E Shaw Imprint: Tradd Street Press Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 11mm
Weight: 304g ISBN:9781025620879 ISBN 10: 1025620879 Pages: 214 Publication Date:14 February 2026 Audience:
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Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
