The True Story Of Robert Browne, 1550-1633 : Kessinger Publishing : 9781168916440 : 1168916445 : 10 Sep 2010 : The True Story of Robert Browne, 1550-1633: Father of Congregationalism is a biographical work written by Champlin Burrage. The book tells the story of Robert Browne, a prominent figure in the history of the Congregationalist movement. Browne was born in 1550 and became a leader in the Puritan movement in England during the late 16th century. He is credited with founding the first Congregationalist church in Norwich, England, in 1580. The book explores Browne's life, his religious beliefs, and his influence on the Congregationalist movement. It provides a detailed account of Browne's early life, his education, and his religious awakening. The book also examines Browne's efforts to establish a new form of church governance, which emphasized the autonomy of individual congregations and rejected the authority of bishops and other church officials. Throughout the book, Burrage pro