Protestantism Collection (#60)

The New Curate
The new curate - is appraised by the ladies of the parish : oh, bother his principles, how will he perform on the croquet lawn ?

Dissenting Weavers
Two London weavers, Richard Farnham and John Bull, utter prophecies against the established church and are consigned, the one to Newgate, the other to Bridewell prison

Prophets of the Cevennes
THE PROPHETS OF THE CEVENNES Persecuted after Louis XIV revokes the Edict of Nantes, the French protestants in the Cevennes manifest remarkable prophesying, convulsions etc

Communion, St Paul s
Celebrating Communion at St Pauls Cathedral, London

Moody and Sankey
American evangelists MOODY and SANKEY attract huge crowds to the Agricultural Hall, London

USA Memorial Service
Revivalist Ira Sankey sings to an immense congregation at the memorial service to fellow revivalist Charles Haddon Spurgeon

American Revival Meeting
CAMP MEETINGS are popular social as well as spiritual events among the rural population, often provoking spectacular outbreaks of communal enthusiasm

Price Hughes Preaching
Hugh Price Hughes, the Methodist divine, preaches to a crowd in the open air

Priest Visits Villagers
A priest visits parishioners in their home

Protestant / Bishops Walk
The Bishops of Gloucester, Ely and Chester carry ceremonial objects: the Patina, Bible and Chalice as they walk down a flower strewn aisle for a Coronation ceremony

Service on Sands
A childrens service on the sands at the seaside - possibly at Llandudno, North Wales

Puritan Girls Dancing
Puritan girls caught dancing

Field Preacher, Yorkshire
A FIELD MEETING IN YORKSHIRE when only the Church of England is tolerated, protestant sectarians hold a clandestine meeting in Yorkshire

Field Meeting, England
A FIELD MEETING - at a time when only the Church of England is tolerated, an informer spies on sectarians holding a clandestine meeting and summons the authorities

Camisards in London
CAMISARDS IN EXILE After the revocation of the Edict of Nantes, some French Camisards fled to London, where they held meetings which not everyone approved

GEORG CALIXTUS 1586-1656
GEORG CALIXTUS German Lutheran Theologian who upheld reunion of the Lutheran and Reformed Protestant sects

American Camp Meeting
NORTH AMERICA A CAMP MEETING in the American backwoods - where extraordinary fervour and emotional scenes were frequent

American Methodists
NORTH AMERICA Black Methodists at Cincinnati behave in ways that Wesley would have recognised

French Protestants Meet
French protestants, forbidden to worship by Louis XIVs revocation of the Edict of Nantes, assemble in secret in the desert of the Cevennes

German Pastor & Flock
A German priest : The new pastor and his wife are greeted by their flock, some of whom have brought their sheep with them !

John Alasco
JOHN ALASCO Polish churchman, convert to protestantism, forced to flee to England, then had to flee again when Mary was crowned. with his autograph Date: - 1560

Dutch Protestants
Instead of going up to the altar, Dutch protestants take their communion like a meal, sitting at tables

Puritan Image Breaking
Religious image breaking during the Puritan era

Puritans / Uk Civil War
Puritan soldiers in camp during the English Civil War

Puritan Revolution - complaint about restrictions against drinking and selling meat on the Sabbath

Satire on Puritan Milit
A satirical view of a Puritan and his military skills.s W Waller looses two armys yet getts by ye bargaine

Events / Uk / Puritan Satire
Puritan demonstrations in London against the monarchy. Their actions included pulling down the cross at Cheapside and burning Catholic texts where the cross had stood

Henry VIII and the Pope at the Reformation
The Pope suppressed by King Henry VIII -- a contemporary satire on Englands break with Rome, showing Henry sitting on his throne with the Pope under his feet

Religious Debate 1529
Two protestant churchmen, Luther and Zwingli, engage in a religious debate

Church of England convocation

Holy Communion
Church of England sacrament also called Holy Communion

Methodist field preacher in the United States

Wesleyan Methodists
Love Feast of the Wesleyan Methodists

Rowland Hill preaching in Surrey Chapel, London
Rowland Hill (1744-1833), nonconformist leader and evangelical, preaching to a large congregation in the Surrey Chapel, Blackfriars Road, London

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Protestantism: A Journey Through History Step aboard the Mayflower as it arrives at Plymouth Harbor in 1882, a symbol of the Protestant faith's enduring legacy. This ship carried pilgrims seeking religious freedom and laid the foundation for what would become one of Christianity's most influential branches. In 1555, Martin Luther's revolutionary idea that "Meat Gives Meat" spread like wildfire across Europe. The notion that salvation could be attained through personal faith rather than indulgences challenged established norms and ignited a spiritual awakening. As the sun rises over Dresden Frauenkirche, we witness the resilience amidst adversity. This magnificent church stands tall after being destroyed during World War II, serving as a testament to unwavering devotion. Charles Wesley, an English preacher and hymn writer from the 18th century, used his musical talents to inspire millions with heartfelt melodies praising God. His compositions continue to resonate within Protestant congregations worldwide. Thomas Cromwell emerges as a key figure in England's history—a statesman who played a pivotal role in establishing Protestantism as the official religion during Henry VIII's reign. His influence forever altered Britain's religious landscape. The Apprentice Boys of Derry shutting their gates became an iconic moment in Northern Ireland's history—an act driven by deep-rooted Protestant beliefs and resistance against Catholic dominance. Imagine witnessing John Calvin and Martin Luther engaging in dialogue—their meeting representing two reformist leaders shaping Protestant thought. Together with predecessors like John Wyclif and Jan Hus, they paved the way for profound theological transformations. Norwegian sectarians epitomize how diverse interpretations within they are emerge even within localized communities—highlighting both unity and division among believers striving for spiritual truth. Guy Fawkes' infamous Gunpowder Plot serves as a reminder that not all movements associated with Protestants were peaceful or aligned with mainstream ideals. This event sparked controversy but also reinforced societal boundaries between Catholics and Protestants.