Written in the late 16th century, Book I of Richard Hooker's Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity is a seminal work in the field of Anglican theology. In this book, Hooker lays out the foundations for a comprehensive and systematic approach to church governance, examining in detail the relationship between church and state, the role of the clergy, and the nature of religious authority.

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