Tracts for the Times, Volume 1


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Published between 1833 and 1841, the 90 Tracts were written by various members of "The Oxford Movement". They cover various aspects of Anglo-Catholic doctrine and other theological matters. The lead was taken by John Henry Newman (who made the largest contribution), but several other churchmen associated with Oxford University were also involved, among them John Keble, Hurrell Froude, and Edward Pusey. Among the newly written tracts were also re-prints of works from previous generations. The Tracts are of various lengths, ranging from a few pages to book-length works. The format and cheap prices, meant that the Tracts were widely disseminated. Volumes 1 and 2 also had new translations of the works of the early Fathers of the church appended to the end.

Volume 1 contains Tracts 1 to 46, along with 18 "Records of the Church". These last include all the extant epistles of St. Ignatius, alongside works by Justin Martyr, Irenæus, Clement of Alexandria, and Tertullian. Four accounts of martyrdoms and a tale of St. John round out the collection. (Summary by Beeswaxcandle) (20 hr 34 min)

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Advertisement by John Henry Newman 5:45 Read by Beeswaxcandle
Thoughts on the Ministerial Commission, respectfully addressed to the clergy by… 11:51 Read by Beeswaxcandle
The Catholic Church by John Henry Newman 10:43 Read by Beeswaxcandle
Thoughts respectfully addressed to the Clergy on alterations in the Liturgy. Th… 21:09 Read by Beeswaxcandle
Adherence to the Apostolical Succession the safest course. On Alterations in th… 20:33 Read by Beeswaxcandle
A short address to his Brethren on the Nature and Constitution of the Church of… 36:42 Read by Beeswaxcandle
The Present Obligation of Primitive Practice. A Sin of the Church by John Henry… 9:15 Read by Beeswaxcandle
The Episcopal Church Apostolical by John Henry Newman 9:51 Read by Beeswaxcandle
The Gospel: A Law of Liberty attr. to John Henry Newman 8:06 Read by Beeswaxcandle
On Shortening the Church Service by Hurrell Froude 6:49 Read by Beeswaxcandle
Heads of a Week-day lecture, delivered to a country congregation in ——shire by … 12:03 Read by Beeswaxcandle
The Visible Church by John Henry Newman 25:02 Read by Beeswaxcandle
Richard Nelson I (Bishops, Priests, and Deacons) by Thomas Keble 36:41 Read by Beeswaxcandle
Sunday Lessons. The Principle of Selection by John Keble 28:24 Read by Beeswaxcandle
The Ember Days by Alfred Menzies 15:22 Read by Beeswaxcandle
On the Apostolical Succession in the English Church by William Palmer 26:59 Read by Beeswaxcandle
Advent by Benjamin Harrison 18:08 Read by Beeswaxcandle
The Ministerial Commission, a Trust from Christ for the Benefit of His People b… 16:43 Read by Beeswaxcandle
Thoughts on the Benefits of the System of Fasting Enjoined by Our Church by Edw… 1:03:41 Read by Beeswaxcandle
On arguing concerning the Apostolical Succession. On Reluctance to confess the … 8:51 Read by Beeswaxcandle
The Visible Church by John Henry Newman 11:52 Read by Beeswaxcandle
Mortification of the Flesh a Scripture duty by John Henry Newman 12:03 Read by Beeswaxcandle
Richard Nelson II (The Athanasian Creed) by Thomas Keble 40:16 Read by Beeswaxcandle
The Faith and Obedience of Churchmen, the Strength of the Church by Arthur Phil… 8:45 Read by Beeswaxcandle
The Scripture View of the Apostolical Commission by Benjamin Harrison 25:31 Read by Beeswaxcandle
The great Necessity and Advantage of Public Prayer by William Beveridge 20:41 Read by Beeswaxcandle
The Necessity and Advantage of Frequent Communion by William Beveridge 54:13 Read by Beeswaxcandle
The History of Popish Transubstantiation. Part 1 by John Cosin 41:11 Read by Beeswaxcandle
The History of Popish Transubstantiation. Part 2 by John Cosin 58:47 Read by Beeswaxcandle
Christian Liberty; Or, Why Should We Belong to the Church of England? By a Laym… 26:09 Read by Beeswaxcandle
Christian Liberty; Or, Why Should We Belong to the Church of England? By a Laym… 21:07 Read by Beeswaxcandle
The Reformed Church by John Henry Newman 11:02 Read by Beeswaxcandle
On the Standing Ordinances of Religion by Charles Page Eden 20:49 Read by Beeswaxcandle
Primitive Episcopacy by John Henry Newman 14:39 Read by Beeswaxcandle
Rites and Customs of the Church by John Henry Newman 19:14 Read by Beeswaxcandle
The People's Interest in Their Minister's Commission by Arthur Philip Perceval 8:29 Read by Beeswaxcandle
Account of Religious Sects at Present Existing in England by Arthur Philip Perc… 12:31 Read by Beeswaxcandle
Bishop Wilson's Form of Excommunication by Thomas Wilson 14:57 Read by Beeswaxcandle
Via Media. No. I. by John Henry Newman 27:48 Read by Beeswaxcandle
Bishop Wilson's Form of Receiving Penitents by Thomas Wilson 8:29 Read by Beeswaxcandle
Richard Nelson III (Baptism) by Thomas Keble 34:22 Read by Beeswaxcandle
Via Media. No. II. by John Henry Newman 26:37 Read by Beeswaxcandle
Bishop Wilson's Meditations on his Sacred Office. No. I, Sunday by Thomas Wilson 19:18 Read by Beeswaxcandle
Richard Nelson IV (Length of Public Service) by Thomas Keble 33:29 Read by Beeswaxcandle
Bishop Wilson's Meditations on his Sacred Office. No. II, Monday by Thomas Wils… 9:19 Read by Beeswaxcandle
The Grounds of our Faith by John Henry Newman 13:33 Read by Beeswaxcandle
Bishop Wilson's Meditations on his Sacred Office. No. III, Tuesday by Thomas Wi… 7:43 Read by Beeswaxcandle
Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians 18:41 Read by Beeswaxcandle
Epistle of Ignatius to the Magnesians 9:42 Read by Beeswaxcandle
The Apostle St. John and the Robber 8:24 Read by Beeswaxcandle
Epistle of Ignatius to Polycarp 7:41 Read by Beeswaxcandle
Epistle of Ignatius to the Trallians 8:47 Read by Beeswaxcandle
Account of the Martyrs of Lyons and Vienne 29:52 Read by Beeswaxcandle
Epistle of Ignatius to the Smyrneans 10:11 Read by Beeswaxcandle
Epistle of Ignatius to the Romans 10:27 Read by Beeswaxcandle
The Martyrdom of Ignatius at Rome 14:20 Read by Beeswaxcandle
Epistle of Ignatius to the Philadelphians 9:21 Read by Beeswaxcandle
Account of the Martyrdom of St. James the Apostle 7:10 Read by Beeswaxcandle
The Martyrdom of Polycarp 24:56 Read by Beeswaxcandle
Justin Martyr, on primitive Christian Worship 15:23 Read by Beeswaxcandle
Irenæus on the Rule of Faith 6:38 Read by Beeswaxcandle
The temporal Condition and the Principles of Christians, from the Epistle to Di… 16:40 Read by Beeswaxcandle
Address of Clement of Alexandria to the Heathen 9:15 Read by Beeswaxcandle
Tertullian on the Rule of Faith part 1 14:44 Read by Beeswaxcandle
Tertullian on the Rule of Faith part 2 16:36 Read by Beeswaxcandle