The Axe laid to the root of priestcraft: or, Christianity defended against the exorbitant claims of the clergy. [electronic resource] : 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.
1744
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The Axe laid to the root of priestcraft: or, Christianity defended against the exorbitant claims of the clergy. [electronic resource] : 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.
Edition
The second edition.
Publication Details
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]
Place of Publication or Printing
Great Britain -- England -- London.
Language
English
Description
viii,48;[4],51,[1];[2],64;[2],63,[1]p. ; 8⁰.
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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.
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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English Short Title Catalog, N43235.
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Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.
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