Excerpt from Religious Worship: Abridgment of the Official Report of Horace Mann, Esq., To the Registrar-General of Births, Deaths, and Marriages; Showing the Number of Places for Religious Worship, and of Sittings and Attendants, &C. &C.; England and Wales
Religious parties of every denomination, in the estimates they have endeavoured to form of their relative strength in this country, have hitherto felt the great disadvantage resulting from the absence of official returns on the subject of public worship. It has been attempted, by means of the information preserved by particular communities, in some measure to supply this deficiency, but the statistical information obtained by any one denomination has never been deemed authentic by any other; and, after all the efforts made by particular bodies, it has been found that the results have been Of little practical value, not only because their accuracy was suspected, but also on account of their meagre and limited character. For the first time in the history of this country a Census of Religious Worship has been obtained by the Government. We are now able to ascertain the entire number of places of worship, the particular sect to which they respectively belong, the number of sittings provided by each sect, and the actual attendance on a given day.
In consequence of the deep interest known to be taken in these returns, and the general wish to possess them as early as possible, arrangements were made for placing within reach of the public generally all the more important parts of the Report, at a price which should secure the Object of its Wide diffusion with the least possible delay.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents the first official account of religious worship in England and Wales, uncovering the number of places of worship, the denomination to which they belong, and the number of sittings and attendees. This extensive research, commissioned by the government, provides a complete picture of the religious landscape in the country. The data collected by the Census of Religious Worship, reveals the presence of 35 different religious communities, shedding light on the rich diversity of religious beliefs and practices within England and Wales. The book delves into the historical evolution of religious opinions in England since the 7th century, exploring the emergence of various Protestant sects and the gradual shift towards religious tolerance. It examines the doctrines and practices of each denomination, providing insights into their unique contributions to the nation's spiritual heritage. Through its comprehensive analysis, this book offers a valuable resource for understanding the role of religion in shaping English society and culture. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333598921_0
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