The Axe laid to the root of priestcraft: or, Christianity defended against the exorbitant claims of the clergy : In four discourses. Viz. I. On the importance of truth, and the origin of ecclesiastical grandeur: describing the methods whereby the preachers of the Gospel degenerated from their primitive institution. II. On the craft of Tythes; refuting the arguments alledg'd for their divine appointment. III. On the usurpation of Church-power; and the pernicious abuses of it for oppressing and impoverishing the laity. IV. On the means used by ambitious priests to rivet their yoke on the people.
| Uniform Title: | Ax laid to the root of Christian priestcraft. |
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London :
Printed for J. Warner, near Warwick-Lane; and sold by the booksellers in Ludgate-Street, at the Royal Exchange, Temple Bar, and Charing Cross,
MDCCXLIV. [1744]
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| Edition: | The second edition. |
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Item Description: | Each part has separate pagination and register. First published in 1742 as 'The axe laid to the root of Christian priestcraft. In four discourses. By a layman.'. Reproduction of original from Boston Public Library. Electronic resource. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (viii, 48 pages, 4 unnumbered pages, 51, 1 unnumbered page2 unnumbered pages, 642 unnumbered pages, 63, 1 unnumbered pages) |
| Place of Publication: | Great Britain -- England -- London. |