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Oxford Movement
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The Oxford Movement was a 19th-century religious movement within the Church of England that aimed to bring a renewal of Catholic principles and practices. It sought to combat the spread of liberalism and restore catholic traditions in worship, theology, and spirituality.
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- The Oxford Movement had a significant influence on the Anglican Church during the Victorian era.
- Many prominent theologians were associated with the Oxford Movement, including John Henry Newman and Edward Bouverie Pusey.
- The Oxford Movement sparked a revival of interest in liturgical practices and sacramental spirituality.
- Some members of the Oxford Movement eventually converted to Roman Catholicism.
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