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Bishops clash over law and church authority in ritual dispute
The article reviews judges debating a bishop's self representation, criticizing clerical dissent, and predicting conflict as the state enforces the Public Worship Regulation Act. It cites Oxford and Manchester bishops, ritualism, and public prosecutions to uphold church law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen’s Bench
Oxford
Mackarness
Caesar
Ceasar
Manchester
St. John
Miles Platting
Fraser
Knox-Little
Christ