Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge records, 1709-1758 (inclusive), [microform].

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Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge records, 1709-1758 (inclusive), [microform].

The records consist of minutes, circular letters, and other documents relating to the work of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, a society associated with the Church of England.

2 reels.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8202348

Yale University Library

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Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (Great Britain)

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The Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge was the first of the great Anglican humanitarian and missionary societies, founded by the Church of England at the end of the 17th century. It concentrated on Christian literature and education in the British Isles and overseas. The Society was extremely active in the first half of the 18th century. From the description of S.P.C.K. early 18th century archives : part D, special subjects, 1705-1854 (inclusive) [microform]. (Yale University)...

Church of England

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According to the Canons of 1604, XLIX-LII, of the Church of England, only those persons whose faith and learning are known to their bishop are licensed to preach. Such is the case because the Anglican bishop has pastoral charge of his entire diocese, and the ministers of that diocese, and the ministers of that diocese are considered to be his assistants. From the description of Church of England licensing document, 1886. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122406060 The major mis...