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In this thoughtful early‑modern treatise, the author confronts the contentious doctrines of divine election, reprobation and original sin. Writing from the bustling streets of 18th‑century London, he urges believers to set aside prejudice and examine these ideas with genuine freedom of thought. The preface reads like a candid appeal to both scholars and laypeople, warning that entrenched biases often drown out reason. With a tone that is both humble and probing, the work invites listeners into a lively debate that once raged within the Church of England.
As the argument unfolds, the writer sketches the historical backdrop—how the 17th Article of the national creed has long sheltered these doctrines, while many clergy privately distance themselves. He challenges readers to grapple with the tension between theological tradition and personal conviction, and to consider whether the doctrines protect God's moral character or obscure it. Listeners will hear a blend of scriptural citation, philosophical reasoning, and sincere self‑reflection that captures the spirit of an age striving for intellectual honesty amidst dogmatic fervor.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (122K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Keith G. Richardson
Release date
2009-03-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1710–1763
A London merchant and Quaker writer, remembered for challenging some of the most fiercely debated religious and moral questions of his day. His surviving pamphlets show an independent mind willing to argue against accepted doctrine, whether on theology or on pacifism.
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