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AnglicanWiki is a collaborative project to collect and share knowledge about the Anglican tradition — its history, doctrine, liturgy, saints, parishes, and people.

Our goal is to provide a resource faithful to the historic Christian faith, grounded in Scripture and the ancient creeds, and shaped by the Anglican formularies.

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Richard Hooker Richard Hooker (1554–1600) was an English priest and theologian whose writings helped shape the development of Anglican theology and ecclesiology. His most influential work, Of the Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity, defended the Church of England's ecclesiastical order against Puritan criticisms and explored the relationship between Scripture, reason, tradition, and the authority of the Church. Hooker's writings remain foundational to the study of Anglican identity, worship, and church government. Read the full article →

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From the Anglican Library

Life of Archbishop Matthew Parker By John Strype — Historical Edition, 1821 Discover the history of the Elizabethan Church of England through John Strype's monumental biography of Matthew Parker, the first Archbishop of Canterbury under Queen Elizabeth I. This historical work offers valuable insight into the English Reformation, the Elizabethan Religious Settlement, ecclesiastical controversies, and the establishment of the reformed Church of England. AnglicanWiki is working to make important historical Anglican sources accessible, searchable, and interconnected with its encyclopedia articles. Begin Reading — Book I, Chapter I →

Related subjects: Matthew Parker · Elizabeth I · English Reformation · Archbishop of Canterbury

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Discover the history, doctrine, worship, and people of the Anglican tradition through our growing encyclopedia.

History & Reformation History of Anglicanism English Reformation Elizabethan Religious Settlement Oxford Movement Anglican Communion	Doctrine & Theology Anglican Doctrine Thirty-Nine Articles Sacraments Apostolic Succession Anglican Ecclesiology
Liturgy & Worship The Book of Common Prayer 1662 Book of Common Prayer Daily Office Holy Communion Liturgical Calendar	People & Biography Notable Anglicans Thomas Cranmer Richard Hooker Matthew Parker Lancelot Andrewes
Churches & Institutions Parishes and Dioceses Church of England Anglican Church in North America Reformed Episcopal Church Archbishop of Canterbury	Historical Texts & Sources Of the Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity Thirty-Nine Articles The Book of Common Prayer Books of Homilies Life of Matthew Parker

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AnglicanWiki is an independent collaborative project created by the Rev. Steve Macias (Oct 2025) and not an official organ of any Anglican jurisdiction.

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