Bible Dictionaries
Comprehension

Charles Buck Theological Dictionary

Search for…

Enter query below:

or

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z

Prev Entry
Complutensian Bible

Next Entry
Conception of Christ

Resource Toolbox

Print Article

Additional Links

Dictionaries
Charles Buck Dictionary
• Comprehension
Webster Dictionary
• Comprehensiveness
• Comprehensively
• Comprehensive
•   (only first 3 shown)
Encyclopedias
McClintock and Strong's Bible Encyclopedia
• Comprehension
Lexicons
• νοῦς

In English church history, denotes a scheme proposed by Sir Orlando Bridgman, in 1667-8, for relaxing the terms of conformity on behalf of the Protestant Dissenters, and admitting them into the communion of the church. A bill for this purpose was drawn up by Judge Hale, but disallowed. The attempt was renewed by Tillotson and Stillingfleet, in 1674, and the terms were settled, to the satisfaction of the non-conformists; but the bishops refused their assent. The scheme was likewise revived again immediately after the revolution. The king and queen expressed their desire of an union: however, the design failed, after two attempts, and the act of toleration was obtained.