Old English Catholic Missions is a historical book written by John Orlebar Payne and published in 1889. The book provides a detailed account of the Catholic missions in England during the period of the Reformation, from the time of Henry VIII to the end of the seventeenth century. Payne explores the challenges faced by the Catholic Church during this period, including the suppression of the monasteries, the persecution of Catholics, and the establishment of the Anglican Church.The book is divided into two parts. The first ...
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Old English Catholic Missions is a historical book written by John Orlebar Payne and published in 1889. The book provides a detailed account of the Catholic missions in England during the period of the Reformation, from the time of Henry VIII to the end of the seventeenth century. Payne explores the challenges faced by the Catholic Church during this period, including the suppression of the monasteries, the persecution of Catholics, and the establishment of the Anglican Church.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of the Catholic missions in England during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, including the work of prominent priests and missionaries such as St. Edmund Campion and St. Robert Southwell. Payne also discusses the role of the Jesuits and other religious orders in the Catholic mission, as well as the challenges faced by Catholic laypeople during this period.The second part of the book focuses on specific Catholic missions in England, including those in Lancashire, Yorkshire, and the Midlands. Payne provides detailed accounts of the work of individual priests and missionaries in these regions, as well as the challenges they faced and the impact they had on the local Catholic communities.Overall, Old English Catholic Missions is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church in England during the Reformation period. Payne's detailed research and engaging writing style make this book an accessible and informative read for scholars and general readers alike.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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