A Crucified God: Charles Kingsley’s Broad-Church Embodiment in Hypatia

This article examines the novel Hypatia, an historical allegory written by Anglican minister turned social justice advocate, Charles Kingsley. Kingsley’s Broad-Church theology and beliefs about the Christian value of economic socialism are revealed through the layered allegory inscribed in Hypatia’s characters and events. This investigation of the Broad-Church movement enhances our comprehension of nineteenth-century England’s religious tapestry through a deeper understanding of the movement’s complex theological and social perspectives.