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The Western Inquisition (Classic Reprint): Or a Relation of the Controversy Which Has Been Lately Among the Dissenters in the West of England: Or a ... in the West of England (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

James Peirce

 
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Synopsis

Exploring a tense religious controversy among English dissenters, this volume sheds light on debates over doctrine and leadership.

Set against the backdrops of late-17th century religious life, it traces disputes surrounding the Trinity, the authority of scripture, and how different groups interpreted faith in public and private life. The narrative follows letters, testimonies, and the ripple effects on communities as ministers, lay members, and local congregations navigate disagreement without collapsing into open strife. The book presents both the arguments offered and the calm attempts to keep discussions orderly and respectful.


Readers will encounter:



  • Accounts of how ideas about the Bible and church authority were debated among ministers and laypeople.

  • Descriptions of how accusations and reports spread, and how individuals responded to criticism.

  • Examples of how practical religion and doctrinal dispute were kept distinct in public life.

  • A window into the challenges of maintaining fellowship when beliefs diverge.


Ideal for readers interested in religious history, 17th‑century English society, and the dynamics of dissent and conformity.

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Excerpt from The Western Inquisition: Or a Relation of the Controversy Which Has Been Lately Among the Dissenters in the West of England

TH 1: common vogue of the people is, that there was nothing of this doc'hjine in the city before my coming into it; that I was the firi't who brought it among them; and abundance of reproaches and untoward wiihes have been befrow'd Upon me for this caufe. But there is no truth in this repo1t.

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