I'm Jagruti Vala and I'm a student of English department, MKBU.
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In this blog I want to share The great Oxford movement in Victorian era.
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Here is a brief introduction about Oxford movement in Victorian era:
1.WHAT IS OXFORD MOVEMENT?
• 19th century movement initiated by the university of Oxford.
• To renew the teaching and thought of "Roman catholic doctrines" and practice within the church of England.
• A central event in the political, religious and social life of the early Victorian era.
• The participants in the movement wanted to return to the ancient days.
• The Oxford Movement was a religious and intellectual movement within the Church of England during the Victorian era in the early to mid-19th century.
• It aimed to restore certain Catholic traditions and practices within the Anglican Church.
• Universal church had been torn by the stresses of nationalism.
• church of England to be free from state authorities in metters of doctrine and discipline.
• The movement philosophy also known as the "tractarianism".
AIM OF OXFORD MOVEMENT:-
• Again establish the dignity of the church and to free it from the grip of secular authority.
• Against the science and technology.
• Fight against the liberalism.
• Against the rationalism in Church.
• This movement had a significant impact on the Anglican Church and led to changes in its worship and theology.
CHIEF MEMBER OF THE MOVEMENT:-
• The Oxford movement initiated in the early 1830s by the chief leaders of the Oxford University.
• it was launched in the early 1830s by Anglican clergyman of Oxford University.
• John keble (1792-1866)
• John Henry Newman (1801-1890)
• Edward pusey (1800-1882)
• Richard Hurrell froude.
Tractarian Movement:
The Oxford Movement is often referred to as the Tractarian Movement because its leaders, including John Henry Newman, John Keble, and Edward Pusey, wrote a series of pamphlets called the "Tracts for the Times."
These tracts argued for a return to traditional Catholic practices and beliefs within the Anglican Church.
Doctrinal Emphasis:
The Oxford Movement emphasized the importance of the sacraments, apostolic succession, and the authority of the Church Fathers.
It aimed to restore a more sacramental and ritualistic form of worship in Anglicanism.
Opposition to Liberalism:
The movement arose in response to what its leaders saw as the increasing influence of liberal theology and secularism within the Church of England.
They sought to combat what they viewed as a departure from traditional Christian doctrine.
John Henry Newman's Conversion:
Perhaps the most significant event associated with the Oxford Movement was John Henry Newman's conversion to Roman Catholicism in 1845.
His "Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine" remains a key theological work.
Controversy:
The movement faced opposition from both within the Church of England and outside it.
Many Anglicans were concerned about the perceived move toward Roman Catholicism, and this led to disputes and tensions.
Impact:
The Oxford Movement had a lasting impact on the Church of England.
While it did not bring about immediate changes in doctrine, it played a significant role in the broader Catholic revival within Anglicanism.
Some of its leaders, like John Henry Newman, eventually converted to Roman Catholicism, but others remained within the Church of England.
Legacy:
The Oxford Movement contributed to a richer liturgical tradition within Anglicanism and influenced the development of the Anglo-Catholic and High Church traditions.
It also had a broader influence on Christian theology and ecumenical relations.
In summary, the Oxford Movement was a Victorian-era religious movement that aimed to restore Catholic traditions within the Church of England.
It had a profound and lasting impact on Anglicanism and Christian thought, even though it faced considerable controversy and internal divisions.
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