The Journey to the Mayflower: God's Outlaws and the Invention of Freedom by Step

Description: The Journey to the Mayflower by Stephen Tomkins Gripping story of the events that led up to the sailing of the Mayflower FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A rattling good read - The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu 2020 sees the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower - the ship that took the Pilgrim Fathers to the New World. Its a foundational event in American history, but it began as an English story, which pioneered the idea of religious freedom. The illegal underground movement of Protestant separatists from Elizabeth Is Church of England is a story of subterfuge and danger, arrests and interrogations, prison and executions. It starts with Queen Marys attempts to burn Protestantism out of England, which created a Protestant underground. Later, when Elizabeths Protestant reformation didnt go far enough, radicals recreated that underground, meeting illegally throughout England, facing prison and death for their crimes. They went into exile in the Netherlands, where they lived in poverty - and finally the New World.Stephen Tomkins tells this fascinating story - one that is rarely told as an important piece of English, as well as American, history - that is full of contemporary relevance: religious violence, the threat to national security, freedom of religion and tolerance of dangerous opinions. This is a must-read book for anyone interested in the untold story of how the Mayflower came to be launched.A riveting story ... impeccably researched history ... engaging and entertaining, this book serves as reminder of the importance of upholding religious freedom in our current age. - Tim Farron MP Author Biography Stephen Tomkins is the author of eight books on Christian history, including biographies of William Wilberforce and John Wesley. He is the editor of Reform magazine, and was previously deputy editor of Third Way. His broadcast work has included BBC1, BBC2, BBC4, Radio 2, Radio 4 and the World Service, and he has written for the Guardian, BBC and Church Times. He speaks on history and religion at national and local festivals. He performs stand up comedy and plays lead guitar in a covers band. He has a PhD in church history from the London School of Theology. Review This is a rattling good read. Stephen Tomkins conveys the sweep of Reformation history through the hair-raising, sometimes hilarious and often tragic stories of the men and women who suffered or survived it. Theres a startling sense of deja vu as the reader is confronted with the dedication and vehemence of those who pursued their dream of a perfect church. - The Archbishop of York, Dr John SentamuThe Journey to the Mayflower is a riveting story; it is impeccably researched history but more than this, it is an account that allows us to trace the essential elements of western democracy and liberalism to the key struggle for religious freedom. Stephen Tomkinss work reminds us that individual liberty as we understand it today would not have been possible without the experience of those who fought for their freedom to believe. Well written, engaging and entertaining, this book serves as reminder of the importance of upholding religious freedom in our current age. - Tim Farron MPHere is a gripping and informed account of the people and pressures that launched the Mayflower. Stephen Tomkins is a capable historian, but never dull, and a respectful yet critical friend of the early puritans. This is an important chapter in Englands Christian story, and Americas too, very well told. - John Proctor, General Secretary of the United Reformed Church Long Description A rattling good read - The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu 2020 sees the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower - the ship that took the Pilgrim Fathers to the New World. Its a foundational event in American history, but it began as an English story, which pioneered the idea of religious freedom. The illegal underground movement of Protestant separatists from Elizabeth Is Church of England is a story of subterfuge and danger, arrests and interrogations, prison and executions. It starts with Queen Marys attempts to burn Protestantism out of England, which created a Protestant underground. Later, when Elizabeths Protestant reformation didnt go far enough, radicals recreated that underground, meeting illegally throughout England, facing prison and death for their crimes. They went into exile in the Netherlands, where they lived in poverty - and finally the New World.Stephen Tomkins tells this fascinating story - one that is rarely told as an important piece of English, as well as American, history - that is full of contemporary relevance: religious violence, the threat to national security, freedom of religion and tolerance of dangerous opinions. This is a must-read book for anyone interested in the untold story of how the Mayflower came to be launched. A riveting story ... impeccably researched history ... engaging and entertaining, this book serves as reminder of the importance of upholding religious freedom in our current age. - Tim Farron MP Review Quote This is a rattling good read. Stephen Tomkins conveys the sweep of Reformation history through the hair-raising, sometimes hilarious and often tragic stories of the men and women who suffered or survived it. Theres a startling sense of d Promotional "Headline" Gripping story of the events that led up to the sailing of the Mayflower Details ISBN1473649110 Author Stephen Tomkins ISBN-10 1473649110 ISBN-13 9781473649118 Pages 384 Format Paperback Subtitle Gods Outlaws and the Invention of Freedom Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 285.909031 Short Title The Journey to the Mayflower Language English Year 2021 Publication Date 2021-02-04 UK Release Date 2021-02-04 Imprint Hodder Faith Publisher John Murray Press Audience General NZ Release Date 2021-04-26 AU Release Date 2021-04-26 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131159802;

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