This is Volume 1 of the collected works of William Laud (1573-1645), Archbishop of Canterbury under King Charles I. A controversial figure in English history, Laud was a key proponent of High Anglicanism and a staunch defender of the Church of England against Puritanism. His policies and reforms, aimed at restoring ceremony and order to religious practice, sparked significant opposition and ultimately contributed to the English Civil War. This volume offers valuable insight into Laud's theological and ecclesiastical views, as well as the religious and political climate of 17th-century England.

Students and scholars of religious history, early modern England, and Anglican theology will find this collection an essential resource for understanding one of the most influential and debated figures in the history of the Church of England.

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