The Archbishop's Test (1915)

The Archbishop's Test is a novel written by Emma Martha Green and first published in 1915. The story is set in England and revolves around the life of a young woman named Margaret, who is the daughter of a clergyman. Margaret is deeply religious and is determined to become a missionary in Africa.However, her plans are disrupted when she falls in love with a young man named John, who is not a Christian. Margaret's father disapproves of the relationship and urges her to break it off. Margaret is torn between her love for John and her devotion to her faith.Meanwhile, the Archbishop of Canterbury announces that he will be visiting the town where Margaret lives, and he will be administering a test to the local clergy to determine their suitability for their positions. Margaret's father is anxious about the test and begins to doubt his own faith.As the date of the test approaches, Margaret's relationship with John becomes more complicated, and she must confront her own doubts about her faith. The novel explores themes of love, faith, and the conflict between personal desires and religious obligations.Overall, The Archbishop's Test is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a window into the social and religious conventions of early 20th century England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.