Publisher's Synopsis
""The First of the Puritans and the Book of Common Prayer"" by Paul R. Rust is a comprehensive study of the life and work of Thomas Cartwright, one of the most influential Puritan leaders of the Elizabethan era. The book explores Cartwright's role in the development of Puritanism, his opposition to the Church of England's use of the Book of Common Prayer, and his efforts to reform the church from within. Rust traces the evolution of Cartwright's ideas and examines his impact on the wider Puritan movement. The book also provides a detailed analysis of the Book of Common Prayer, its origins, and its use in the Church of England. Overall, ""The First of the Puritans and the Book of Common Prayer"" is an important contribution to the study of English religious history and the development of Puritanism.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.
