William George Ward and the Oxford Movement is a book written by Wilfrid Ward that provides a comprehensive account of the life and work of William George Ward, one of the leading figures of the Oxford Movement. The Oxford Movement was a religious movement that emerged in the 19th century in the Church of England and sought to restore the Catholic traditions and practices of the Church.The book begins with a brief overview of the Oxford Movement and its key figures before delving into Ward's early life and education. Ward ...
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William George Ward and the Oxford Movement is a book written by Wilfrid Ward that provides a comprehensive account of the life and work of William George Ward, one of the leading figures of the Oxford Movement. The Oxford Movement was a religious movement that emerged in the 19th century in the Church of England and sought to restore the Catholic traditions and practices of the Church.The book begins with a brief overview of the Oxford Movement and its key figures before delving into Ward's early life and education. Ward was born in 1812 and was educated at Oxford University, where he became involved in the Tractarian movement, which was a precursor to the Oxford Movement. Ward's intellectual and theological development is traced through his writings, which are examined in detail.The book also explores Ward's relationship with other key figures of the Oxford Movement, including John Henry Newman and Edward Bouverie Pusey. Ward's controversial views on a range of issues, including the authority of the Church, the role of the papacy, and the nature of the sacraments, are also discussed.The later chapters of the book focus on Ward's life after the Oxford Movement and his conversion to Catholicism. Ward's work as a theologian and his contributions to the development of Catholic theology are examined, as well as his role in the Catholic revival in England.Overall, William George Ward and the Oxford Movement provides a detailed and insightful account of the life and work of one of the most important figures of the Oxford Movement and his impact on the religious and intellectual landscape of 19th century England.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.
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