Question

Why is the Oxford Movement also called “Tractarianism”?

• A. It was named after John Henry Newman, a prominent Tractarian.
• B. The movement's followers wrote numerous theological essays called 'Tracts'.
• C. Its ideas were published in Tracts for the Times
• D. It originated in Oxford and was referred to as the 'Tractarian' faction.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Its ideas were published in Tracts for the Times

• The movement’s core beliefs were presented in 90 pamphlets titled Tracts for the Times (1833–1841).

• These writings defended Catholic doctrine and church tradition.

• The pamphlets gave the movement its nickname, Tractarianism.