The Grounds And Occasions Of The Contempt Of The Clergy And Religion Enquired Into A Letter Written To R. L. (1685)

By John Eachard

Book Overview

""The Grounds and Occasions of the Contempt of the Clergy and Religion Enquired into: A Letter Written to R. L."" is a book written by John Eachard in 1685. In this book, Eachard investigates the reasons why the clergy and religion are held in contempt by many people. He argues that the clergy and religion have become corrupt and that they have lost sight of their true purpose. Eachard also discusses the role of the government in the church and how it has contributed to the corruption of the clergy. He suggests that the government should have less influence over the church and that the clergy should focus more on their spiritual duties. The book is written in the form of a letter to R. L. and is considered to be a significant work in the history of religious criticism. It is a thought-provoking and insightful book that provides a detailed analysis of the issues facing the church at the time.Also Contains Mr. Hobbs�������s State Of Nature Considered: In A Dialogue Between Philautus And Timothy. To Which Are Added Five Letters From The Author Of The Grounds And Occasions Of The Contempt Of The Clergy.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: 1437337031
• ISBN13: 9781437337037
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 736 Pages
• Weight: 2.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"