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
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| 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
1744, MDCCXLIV. [1744]
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| Edition: | The second edition |
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| Collection: | Eighteenth Century Collections Online / ECCO - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Item Description: | Each part has separate pagination and register. - English Short Title Catalog, N43235. - 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 |
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| Physical Description: | Online-Ressource (viii,48;[4],51,[1];[2],64;[2],63,[1]p) 8° |