Edward Bouverie Pusey (pronounced PEW-zee) was one of the best-known leaders in the Victorian Church of England. Along with John Henry Newman and John Keble, Pusey became one of the leaders of the Oxford Movement. After Newman’s conversion to the Roman Catholic Church, Pusey became the de facto leader of the movement, giving guidance and acting as a lightning rod for criticism. Pusey believed that Christians had become too autonomous, ignoring necessary aspects of the Christian life because they were inconvenient or uncomfortable. He sought to renew the practice of fasting, and emphasized the importance of regular attendance at worship services. Pusey attempted to restore the regular confession and a high view of the Eucharist, which he believed were central aspects of the Church’s life that had been lost during the Reformation. He was deeply pious and something of a mystic. His firm convictions made him a fierce adversary, while his gentle spirit made him a dear friend.
Life of Edward Bouverie Pusey was written by H. P. Liddon. A well-known preacher in his own right, Liddon was a great admirer and disciple of Pusey. He is often considered one of the last of the Tractarians.
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