CHURCH OF ENGLAND Is the church established by law in this kingdom. When and by whom Christianity was first introduced into Britain cannot perhaps be exactly ascertained. Eusebius, indeed, positively declares that it was by the apostles and their disciples. It is also said that numbers of persons professed the Christian faith here about the … Continue reading “Church Of England”
Church of Christ, Scientist
Church of Christ, Scientist (Church of Christ, Scientist) American sect chartered by Mrs Mary Baker Glover (Patterson) Eddy at Boston , Massachusetts, in 1879 . It teaches a theosophic, therapeutic system of “healing,” rejecting doctrinal belief as a religious basis, and claims, through a revival of the Apostolic healing of Christ (hence the name Christian), … Continue reading “Church of Christ, Scientist”
Church of Christ in Christian Union
Church of Christ in Christian Union Group of churches which originated early in the 19th century for “greater freedom from ecclesiastical domination, and a closer affiliation of men and women of different creeds and lines of belief.” In 1864 at Terre Haute, Indiana, a general convention was attended by delegates from the various states and … Continue reading “Church of Christ in Christian Union”
Church of Christ
Church of Christ Group of churches which originated early in the 19th century for “greater freedom from ecclesiastical domination, and a closer affiliation of men and women of different creeds and lines of belief.” In 1864 at Terre Haute, Indiana, a general convention was attended by delegates from the various states and the following principles … Continue reading “Church of Christ”
Church of Brethren (Moravians)
Church of Brethren (Moravians) A religious association formed near Kunwald, Bohemia, 1457, “to foster pure scriptural teaching and apostolic discipline.” The Unitas Fratrom, Church of Brethren, or Unity of Brethren, known at the present time in England and America as the Moravian Church, was established, 1735. In 1734 the first Moravian missionary came to Pennsylvania, … Continue reading “Church of Brethren (Moravians)”
Church of Brethren (Dunkards)
Church of Brethren (Dunkards) (German Baptist Dunkards) A religious sect, popularly known as Dunkards or Dunkers, composed of four bodies: Brethren Church (Progressive Dunkards); Church of Brethren (Dunkards) ; Church of God (New Dunkards); and Old Order German Baptist Brethren. In the United States in 1925 there were: 4,024 ministers; 1,314 churches; and 150,160 communicants. … Continue reading “Church of Brethren (Dunkards)”
Church of Brethren (Common Life)
Church of Brethren (Common Life) Community founded by Geert de Groote (1340 -1384 ), a Dutch priest and mystic. After spending several years in solitude, he came forth and began to attack the evils of the clergy. A group of secular priests and lay persons, attached themselves to De Groote and became known as the … Continue reading “Church of Brethren (Common Life)”
Church, New Jerusalem
Church, New Jerusalem SEE SWEDENBORGIANS; SEE NEW JERUSALEM. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Church Music
Church Music SEE MUSIC; SEE PSALMODY. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Church, Moravian
Church, Moravian A religious association formed near Kunwald, Bohemia, 1457, “to foster pure scriptural teaching and apostolic discipline.” The Unitas Fratrom, Church of Brethren, or Unity of Brethren, known at the present time in England and America as the Moravian Church, was established, 1735. In 1734 the first Moravian missionary came to Pennsylvania, and an … Continue reading “Church, Moravian”