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Explore a fiery Puritan tract that argues for strong religious unity and warns against toleration. This edition presents Nathaniel Ward’s The Simple Cobler of Aggawam in America as a historical artifact from the mid-1600s, with facsimiles of the title page, preface, and headings, plus an essay on Ward and his work.
< p >Framed by scholarly apparatus, the book combines Ward’s bold opinions with contemporary context. It surveys church and state, liberty and law, and the dangers Ward sees in religious toleration, while offering insight into the mindset of early New England thinkers. The volume also notes the work’s linguistic flair, including classical allusions and poetic flourishes that reveal its era’s style and concerns.
- Learn Ward’s stance on authority, liberty, and the balance between rulers and subjects.
- See how Puritan writers argued for unity in faith and caution against dissent in public life.
- Encounter vivid rhetoric, historical references, and the distinctive language of the period.
- Discover how later readers and scholars have evaluated the work’s historical importance.
Ideal for readers of early American history, Puritan literature, and historic polemics seeking a window into 17th‑century thought.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, first published in 1647, captures the author's reflections on the English Civil War. The author laments the state of England during this tumultuous period, referencing both religious and political unrest. He presents possible solutions to the conflict and discusses the role of reformation, composition, cessation, and prosecution in restoring peace. The book critiques the influence of radical religious sects and the vanity of fashion, emphasizing the need for moderation and humility. It highlights the importance of political and religious reform in establishing a just and stable society, advocating for a balance between authority and individual liberty. Ultimately, the author's insights provide a nuanced perspective on the challenges and complexities of governance, the nature of conflict, and the enduring quest for peace and stability. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332775682_0
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