The English Church in the Eighteenth Century

"The English Church in the Eighteenth Century" by Charles J. Abbey and John H. Overton, is a late 19th-century exploration into the state of the English Church during the 1700s. It presents a picture of a Church grappling with lethargy after the Restoration, facing debates over theological matters such as Deism, and navigating a complicated relationship with the government. The narrative sheds light on the emergence of movements like Methodism and the pressing requirement for internal reform, signifying an era primed for transformation. Through key figures and defining moments, the authors reveal the Church's battles involving faith and rational thought, emphasizing the conflict between spiritual energy and organizational slowdown that defined the period.