Between pulpit and pew.(CENTURY marks)(Brief article)

The Christian Century | December 16, 2008 | Copyright

BETWEEN PULPIT AND PEW: Anglican clerics in colonial Virginia frequently reprimanded their congregations for their lack of attention. The sight of congregants sleeping, talking, gazing out the window, ogling neighbors or using snuff was particularly disturbing, and occasionally ministers would devote a whole sermon to the need ...

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