Category Archives: religion

The Border Wars Between England and Scotland

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

The political struggle that has dominated much of England/Scotland’s history was often a result of the border wars. In Elizabethan times the Anglo-Scottish border counties, especially Northumberland, were the home of lawless clans who spent their lives raiding and marauding. … Continue reading →

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November 30 – Saint Andrew’s Day

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

Who was Saint Andrew ? Despite what many may think, St. Andrew, who is the patron saint of Scotland, did not live and work in that country. In fact, his legendary connections to Scotland appeared centuries after his death. Andrew, … Continue reading →

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Happenings During the Reign of William IV: The Oxford Movement, the Beginning of Anglo-Catholicism

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

The Oxford Movement was a movement of High Church Anglicans, eventually developing into Anglo-Catholicism. The movement, whose members were often associated with the University of Oxford, argued for the reinstatement of lost Christian traditions of faith and their inclusion into … Continue reading →

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November 2 – All Souls’ Day

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

In Western Christianity, All Souls’ Day, also known as the Commemoration of All Faithful Departed, is observed principally in the Catholic Church, although some churches of Anglican Communion and the Old Catholic Churches also celebrate it; the observance is the … Continue reading →

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November 1 ~ All Saints’ Day

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

All Saints’ Day (also known as All Hallows, Solemnity of All Saints, or The Feast of All Saints) is a solemnity celebrated on 1 November by parts of Western Christianity, and on the first Sunday after Pentecost in Eastern Christianity, … Continue reading →

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Victorian Celebrity: John Nelson Darby, Father of Modern Dispensationalism and Futurism

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

John Nelson Darby (18 November 1800 – 29 April 1882) was an Anglo-Irish evangelist, and an influential figure among the original Plymouth Brethren. He is considered to be the father of modern Dispensationalism and Futurism in the English vernacular. He … Continue reading →

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Victorian Celebrity: Benjamin Wills Newton, the John Calvin of the 19th Century

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

Benjamin Wills Newton, (12 December 1807 – 26 June 1899) was an evangelist and author of Christian books. He was influential in the Plymouth Brethren. Although initially a close friend of John Nelson Darby, they began to clash on matters … Continue reading →

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Victorian Celebrity: George Wigram, Founder of the Plymouth Brethren

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

George Vicesimus Wigram (29 March 1805 – 1 February 1879) was an English biblical scholar and theologian. Early Life He was the 20th child (hence his middle name) of Sir Robert Wigram, 1st Baronet, a famous and wealthy merchant, and … Continue reading →

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