Cultural Universals show different facets of life in Austen's England.
Jane Austen’s Cultural World
Category: Faith
Services in the Countess of Huntingdon’s Chapel in Bath
What was worship like in the Countess of Huntingdon's lovely chapel in 18th century Bath? The "sweetly sung" music was the best!
The English Church, by Robert Southey
Robert Southey describes the Church of England in the early 1800s, giving insights into how Austen and her characters worshiped.
Outline of Morning and Evening Services in the Book of Common Prayer
How did Jane Austen and her characters worship?
Whately’s Review of Mansfield Park, Northanger Abbey, and Persuasion, 1821
An early review of Mansfield Park and other novels shows Austen's Christian perspective, giving lessons by natural, entertaining, moral examples and not by preaching.
Colonel Brandon in His Own Words: Book Review, Austen Variation with Christian Themes
A delightful new variation by Shannon Winslow tells the story of Sense and Sensibility from Colonel Brandon's perspective, providing fascinating insights into this often misunderstood character.
The Little Women Devotional by Rachel Dodge
Rachel Dodge has written a delightful devotional based on Louisa May Alcott's Little Women.
Jane Austen’s Cousin Edward Cooper, Evangelical Clergyman, Part 2
Jane Austen did not always agree with her cousin Edward Cooper's Evangelical sermons.
Jane Austen’s Cousin Edward Cooper, Evangelical Clergyman, Part 1
Jane Austen was close to all three of her first cousins, including Evangelical clergyman Edward Cooper.
Mr. Elton, a Vicar, not a Rector
Why did it matter that Mr. Elton was a vicar, not a rector?
Faith, Science, Joy, and Jane Austen 