The Presbyter, The Prelate, And The People: Or Presbytery, Prelacy, And Independency As Practically Developed In England is a book written by an anonymous clergyman and published in 1848. The book provides a detailed analysis of the three main forms of church governance that were prevalent in England at the time: Presbytery, Prelacy, and Independency. The author discusses the historical development of each of these forms of church government, as well as their practical application in England during the 17th and 18th centuries.The book is divided into three sections, each devoted to one of the three forms of church governance. In the section on Presbytery, the author discusses the organization and structure of the Presbyterian Church, as well as its theological and doctrinal beliefs. The section on Prelacy focuses on the organization and structure of the Anglican Church, and the role of bishops and other clergy in its governance. The section on Independency discusses the various forms of independent churches that existed in England, and their approach to church governance and theology.Throughout the book, the author provides numerous examples of how each form of church governance was put into practice in England, and the impact that it had on the church and society as a whole. The author also discusses the various controversies and conflicts that arose between the different forms of church governance, and the political and social implications of these disputes.Overall, The Presbyter, The Prelate, And The People provides a comprehensive overview of the three main forms of church governance in England during the 17th and 18th centuries, and their impact on the church and society. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the church in England, and the development of different forms of church governance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.