Puseyism

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Definition

Noun: - A historical term for the principles of the Oxford Movement: "Puseyism" refers specifically to the theological and liturgical principles associated with the founders of the Oxford Movement, a 19th-century revival within the Church of England. These principles were notably expounded in a series of publications known as Tracts for the Times.

Usage
  • The term is used historically to describe the ideas and practices advocated by the Tractarians, who sought to emphasize the Church of England's Catholic heritage.
  • It is often used in a descriptive or historical context, and was sometimes employed by critics of the movement.
Examples
  • The spread of Puseyism in the mid-19th century caused significant controversy within the Anglican Church.
  • Historians debate the influence of Puseyism on the later development of Anglo-Catholicism.
Advanced Usage
  • The term can carry a polemical or critical connotation, as it was originally used by opponents of the Oxford Movement to label its teachings.
Variants and Related Words
  • Puseyite (noun): A follower or adherent of Puseyism; a Tractarian.
    • The Puseyites argued for the restoration of ancient rituals.
  • Tractarianism (noun): A more formal synonym for Puseyism, derived from the .
  • Oxford Movement (noun): The broader religious revival of which Puseyism was a part.
Synonyms
  • Tractarianism: The principles of the Oxford Movement as disseminated through the .
Notes on Meaning
  • The word is an eponym, derived from the name of Edward Bouverie Pusey, a prominent leader of the Oxford Movement.
  • It is primarily a historical term and is not commonly used in contemporary theological discussion outside of historical analysis.
Noun
  1. principles of the founders of the Oxford movement as expounded in pamphlets called `Tracts for the Times'

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