The Writings of John Bradford

The Parker Society aimed to preserve and promote the writings of key English Reformers from the sixteenth century through a comprehensive fifty-four volume collection. Established in 1840 and concluding in 1855, the society was inspired by the Tractarian movement, which prompted some Anglicans to counter negative views of the Reformation. Named after Matthew Parker, the first Elizabethan Archbishop of Canterbury, the society sought to present these influential works attractively to reinforce their significance in Anglican heritage.