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Two dissertations written by the Late Bishop Burnet : viz. I. A defence of polygamy. Proving that it is not contrary to the law and nature of marriage; and that an express prohibition of it is no where to be found in Scripture. II. The lawsfulness of divorce, on account of sterility in women. Proving that defect a sufficient reason for saparation. With other curious tracts.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Burnet, Gilbert, 1643-1715
Corporate Author:	Gale (Firm)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London : Printed for E. Curll, at Congreve's Head, over-against Catherine-Street in the Strand, 1731.
Edition:	The third edition.
Subjects:	Bigamy > Great Britain > Early works to 1800. Divorce > Great Britain > Early works to 1800. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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