Stoughton’s Ecclesiastical History Praised for Balance and Depth
The review commends Dr. Stoughton’s revised history covering the Restoration era. It highlights extensive manuscript access from Mrs Green, new illustrations from private journals, and a fair, nonpartisan tone. It notes critical scrutiny of tales like Case and the Prayer Book revision, and discusses Puritanism, Erastianism, and Voluntaryism, with emphasis on Nonconformity and the 1662 Act of Uniformity.