Punch In The Pulpit

By Philip Cater

Book Overview

Punch In The Pulpit is a book written by Philip Cater and was first published in 1863. The book is a collection of humorous essays and anecdotes that were originally published in various newspapers and magazines during the mid-19th century. The essays poke fun at the religious establishment of the time, particularly the hypocrisy and absurdity of some of the clergy. The book's title is a reference to the practice of using humor to criticize the church, which was known as ""punching the pulpit."" The essays cover a range of topics, including the behavior of churchgoers, the use of religious language, and the role of women in the church. Despite its satirical tone, the book is not intended to be disrespectful to religion, but rather to highlight the need for reform and a more honest approach to spirituality. Overall, Punch In The Pulpit offers a unique and entertaining perspective on the religious culture of the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164896008
• ISBN13: 9781164896005
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"