Origines Britannicae; or The Antiquities of the British Churches; to Which is Added an Historical Ac
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Edward Stillingfleet was een vooraanstaand geestelijke en schrijver van zijn tijd. Zijn uitgebreide persoonlijke bibliotheek, die ongeveer 10.000 banden omvatte, werd aangekocht en vormt nu een belangrijk onderdeel van Marsh's Library in Dublin. Hij liet een nalatenschap na als een geleerd figuur en een actieve deelnemer aan het openbare leven, met een interesse in morele hervormingen.

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Explore the rich history and antiquities of the British churches in this comprehensive volume by Edward Stillingfleet. This work covers everything from the earliest church traditions to the present day, and includes an in-depth look at the evolution of church government in the British Isles. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity in Great Britain and Ireland.
This important work of theological and historical scholarship refutes the arguments made by J Gother in his book A Papist Misrepresented and Represented. Edward Stillingfleet and John Gother provide a detailed analysis of the doctrines and practices of the Catholic Church, with a particular focus on its relationship to Protestantism and dissenting movements. With careful argumentation and compelling evidence, The Doctrines and Practices of the Church of Rome is an essential text for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and its many divisions.
Published in 1662, this influential work of theology and philosophy provides a rational and systematic defense of the principles of natural and revealed religion. The author, Edward Stillingfleet, offers a rigorous and nuanced analysis of the key concepts and arguments of religious belief, drawing on a wide range of philosophical and biblical sources to support his case. He also engages with the religious and philosophical debates of his time, offering insights into the intellectual trends and controversies of the seventeenth century.