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Reverend Mr. Gorham

Anglican clergyman involved in a famous doctrinal controversy.

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Also known as Mr. Gorham, the Gorham

First appearance: cardinal manning

Reverend Mr. Gorham shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The Gorham judgment is the catalyst for Manning's crisis; it concerns the doctrine of baptismal regeneration and the authority of Parliament over the Church.
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In IV: The Gorham judgment is the catalyst for Manning's crisis; it concerns the doctrine of baptismal regeneration and the authority of Parliament over the Church. Later, in V: The Gorham judgment is referenced as a…

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CMCardinal ManningLHLi Hung ChangFSFather St. JohnMGMr. GladstoneSESir Evelyn Bar…RMReverend Mr. Gorham

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  • Supporting Historical Figures
  • Catholic Church Hierarchy

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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