Ecclesiastical History of England, Volume 4—The Church of the Restoration [part 2]

This volume plunges listeners into the turbulent world of Restoration England, where church and state collided amid fevered fears of Catholic intrigue. It chronicles the feverish anti‑Popish excitement of the late 1670s, following the explosive accusations that sparked the infamous Plot, the frantic investigations, and the frantic parliamentary maneuvers that reshaped the nation’s religious landscape.

Through vivid portraits of figures such as the scheming Titus Oates, the embattled Archbishop Sancroft, and the determined nonconformists battling persecution, the narrative captures the clash of ideologies, the ebb and flow of tolerance bills, and the personal dramas that unfolded in court and chapel alike. Listeners will hear how sermons, sermons, and secret meetings intertwined with political intrigue, setting the stage for the enduring tensions that would define English ecclesiastical life for decades to come.