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Handel’s Messiah in Jane Austen’s England

December 26, 2019February 8, 2022 ~ Brenda S Cox ~ 3 Comments

Handel's Messiah was very popular in Jane Austen's England. She may have seen it herself in Bath. What objection, though, did some Evangelicals have to it?

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The Map That Changed the World: William Smith and the Birth of Modern Geology

November 21, 2019November 4, 2019 ~ Brenda S Cox ~ Leave a comment

"Modern Geology" began during Jane Austen's era. William Smith, self-educated and from humble beginnings, laid the foundations.

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Of Catholics, Riots, and the Theatre in Bath

November 7, 2019November 4, 2019 ~ Brenda S Cox ~ 1 Comment

Catholics in Jane Austen's England suffered many restrictions and sometimes even violence. In Bath, they eventually found a place to worship in the Old Orchard Street Theatre.

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Where Did Jane Austen Attend Church and Chapel in Bath?

October 17, 2019January 20, 2021 ~ Brenda S Cox ~ Leave a comment

Jane Austen's Bath was full of places of worship. Which ones might Austen (and her characters) have attended and known?

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Jane Austen Travel: Essential Places to Visit

January 17, 2019February 16, 2020 ~ Brenda S Cox ~ Leave a comment

What is your dream trip, Austen fans? The most important places you would want to go!

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Quiz: Churches and Chapels in Austen’s England

August 16, 2018October 10, 2019 ~ Brenda S Cox ~ 6 Comments

How much do you know about churches and chapels in Austen's novels, and in her world?

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Women of Science: Caroline Herschel

May 17, 2018June 6, 2020 ~ Brenda S Cox ~ 6 Comments

Two beautiful historical novels explore the life of the "lady astronomer" of Austen's England.

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Gout and the Waters of Bath, Part 2

January 25, 2018January 13, 2019 ~ Brenda S Cox ~ Leave a comment

Did the waters of Bath really help the gout?

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Gout and the Waters of Bath, Part 1

January 18, 2018January 13, 2019 ~ Brenda S Cox ~ 1 Comment

What is the gout, why did people go to Bath for it, and did the waters of Bath help?

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Churches, Chapels, Abbeys, and Cathedrals in Northanger Abbey

November 16, 2017December 16, 2019 ~ Brenda S Cox ~ 3 Comments

A church, a chapel, an abbey, and a cathedral: What's the difference? And which ones would Catherine Morland of Northanger Abbey have seen in Bath?

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“Finally! Fashionable Goodness is the Jane Austen reference book that’s been missing from the bookshelves of every Austen fan and scholar.” ~ Rachel Dodge, bestselling author of Praying with Jane

Fashionable Goodness: Christianity in Jane Austen's England is now available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle! Other ebook formats are also available; check your provider. You can also find it at Jane Austen Books, which carries an amazing range of books related to Austen. Retailers and libraries can obtain Fashionable Goodness through Ingram iPage.

Jane Austen transports us to a world of elegance and upheaval. The Church of England, at the heart of her life and her world, is key to understanding her stories. Readers may wonder:

  • Why could Mr. Collins, a rector, afford to marry a poor woman, while Mr. Elton, a vicar, could not? 
  • What conflicting religious duties led Elizabeth Bennet to turn down two marriage proposals?
  • Why did Mansfield Park’s early readers (unlike most today) love Fanny Price?
  • What part did people of color, like Miss Lambe of Sanditon, play in English society?
  • How did Austen’s church impact people’s lives and the world?

Fashionable Goodness: Christianity in Jane Austen’s England answers these questions and many more. It explores:

  • Austen’s Church of England, as we see it in her novels, 
  • Challenges the church was facing, reflected in her stories, and 
  • Ways the church in Austen’s England transformed England and the world.

Comprehensive, yet affordable and easy to read, Fashionable Goodness will help you see Austen’s beloved novels and characters in richer and deeper ways. 

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“Brenda Cox’s Fashionable Goodness: Christianity in Jane Austen’s England is an indispensable guide to all things religious in Jane Austen’s world.” ~ Roger E. Moore, Vanderbilt University, author of Jane Austen and the Reformation

“This scholarly, detailed work is a triumph. Easily read, helpful and accurate, it provides a fascinating panorama of 18th century Anglicanism and the various challenges the Church and wider society faced. Cox’s many insights will enrich readers’ understanding and appreciation of Jane Austen’s novels and her life as a devout Christian.” ~ The Revd. Canon Michael Kenning, vice-chairman of the Jane Austen Society (U. K.) and former rector of Steventon

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Brenda S. Cox

Brenda S. Cox is a writer, an admirer of  Jane Austen, and a Christian with an engineering background.  This blog explores connections between science, Christian faith, church music, and Jane Austen’s world. Brenda also shares her personal reflections and search for joy.

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