Old English Catholic Missions (1889)

Old English Catholic Missions is a historical book written by John Orlebar Payne in 1889. The book provides a detailed account of the Catholic missions that were established in England during the medieval period. Payne explores the origins of Catholicism in England and how it was suppressed during the Reformation. He then delves into the efforts made by Catholic missionaries to re-establish the faith in England, particularly during the 16th and 17th centuries.The book covers the lives and works of notable Catholic missionaries such as Cardinal William Allen, Father Robert Parsons, and Father Henry Garnet. Payne also describes the challenges faced by these missionaries, including persecution and imprisonment, and how they overcame them to spread the Catholic faith.The book also provides insights into the social and political climate of England during this period and how it affected the Catholic missions. Payne examines the relationship between Catholicism and the monarchy, as well as the impact of the Gunpowder Plot on the Catholic community.Overall, Old English Catholic Missions is a comprehensive and informative book that sheds light on a lesser-known aspect of English history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Catholicism in England or the history of religion in general.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.