The True Story Of Robert Browne, 1550-1633

The True Story of Robert Browne, 1550-1633: Father of Congregationalism is a biographical work written by Champlin Burrage. The book tells the story of Robert Browne, a prominent figure in the history of the Congregationalist movement. Browne was born in 1550 and became a leader in the Puritan movement in England during the late 16th century. He is credited with founding the first Congregationalist church in Norwich, England, in 1580. The book explores Browne's life, his religious beliefs, and his influence on the Congregationalist movement. It provides a detailed account of Browne's early life, his education, and his religious awakening. The book also examines Browne's efforts to establish a new form of church governance, which emphasized the autonomy of individual congregations and rejected the authority of bishops and other church officials. Throughout the book, Burrage provides historical context and background information on the religious and political climate of England during the 16th and 17th centuries. He also cites primary sources, including Browne's own writings, to provide insight into Browne's beliefs and motivations. Overall, The True Story of Robert Browne, 1550-1633: Father of Congregationalism is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on the life and legacy of an important figure in the history of the Congregationalist movement.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.