Albert PeelCambridge University Press, 2/23/2017EAN 9781316633427, ISBN10: 131663342XPaperback, 60 pages, 21.5 x 14 x 0.3 cmLanguage: EnglishFirst published in 1920, this book presents an account regarding the growth of Separatist congregations in London during the period from 1567 to 1581. The text traces the origins of Separatism, casting light on its historical context and the key figures involved in its development. Detailed notes are incorporated throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in British history, Separatism and the history of Christianity.Preface1. When did congregationalism emerge?2. Preparation - abroad (Frankfort) and at home (secret meetings)3. Insistence upon uniformity produces nonconformity4. The problem for Puritans - to leave the church or remain in it?5. The Plumbers' Hall congregation6. 'Pattenson', a separatist preacher7. Traces of other congregations8. The congregation in Goldsmith's house, March 15689. William Bonham and Nicholas Crane10. Was the Plumbers' Hall congregation separatist?11. Separatists sent to Scotland12. Their relations with John Knox13. Thomas Lever and separatist prisoners14. Evidence indicating existence of several congregations15. A congregation with a covenant16. The community from which this congregation seceded - minister John Browne17. Congregations so far disclosed18. John Browne (and 'the Brownings') - sometimes confused with the English church at Frankfort19. Browne associated with both Puritans and separatists20. Richard Fitz's congregation21. Three papers relating thereto22. Analysis of the names of its members23. John Nashe's 'articles'24. 'The separatist covenant of Richard Fitz's congregation'25. Its recurrence26. Was Fitz's a real congregational church?27. How it anticipated Robert Browne28. The persistence of the covenant29. The number of the separatists30. Degree of separation31. Later Brownists (and their opponents) place their origin in Fitz's time32. Fitz's congregation, and the first congregational church33. The name BrownistsIndex.