How Long to Read George Gifford and the Reformation of the Common Sort

How Long Does it Take to Read George Gifford and the Reformation of the Common Sort?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 34 minutes to read George Gifford and the Reformation of the Common Sort by Timothy Scott McGinnis

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Description

This careful study explores puritan attitudes through the life and works of Elizabethan minister George Gifford. He was on the front lines of religious controversies in a time when the English church was being shaped by Protestant evangelicals who felt compelled to carry their understanding of “true religion” to all corners of England. Known among themselves as “the godly” or “gospellers” and to their enemies as “puritans” or “precisionists,” these ministers believed the Church of England was only partially reformed. Gifford tried to convert the many parishioners whom he believed to be Protestant in name only, or “men indifferent” due to their acceptance of whatever religion was thrust upon them. Using archival records and Gifford's large corpus of published treatises, dialogues, and sermons, McGinnis looks at Gifford’s support and opposition in his ministry at Maldon, and his recurring conflicts with ecclesiastical authorities. He explores Gifford's writings on Catholicism, separatism, and witchcraft, and considers how Gifford’s attention to practical ministry interacted with national debates. McGinnis also analyzes Gifford's attempt to translate Protestant doctrines into a language accessible to the average layperson in his sermons and catechism. Those interested in popular religion and culture, pastoral ministry, and puritanism on both sides of the Atlantic will benefit from this study of one on the front lines of religious controversies during the turbulent years of Elizabeth's reign.

How long is George Gifford and the Reformation of the Common Sort?

George Gifford and the Reformation of the Common Sort by Timothy Scott McGinnis is 208 pages long, and a total of 53,664 words.

This makes it 70% the length of the average book. It also has 66% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read George Gifford and the Reformation of the Common Sort Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 53 minutes to read George Gifford and the Reformation of the Common Sort aloud.

What Reading Level is George Gifford and the Reformation of the Common Sort?

George Gifford and the Reformation of the Common Sort is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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