The Clergyman's Pretense Of Divine Right To Tithes, Examined And Refuted (1703)

by John Gratton

Book Overview

The Clergyman's Pretense Of Divine Right To Tithes, Examined And Refuted is a book written by John Gratton in 1703. The book is a critical examination of the clergy's claim to have a divine right to collect tithes from their congregations. Gratton argues that this claim is not supported by scripture and that the practice of tithing is not a requirement of Christianity. He also challenges the idea that the clergy has a right to collect tithes as compensation for their services, arguing that this practice is not supported by historical or legal precedent. The book is a significant work of religious and legal scholarship, and it remains an important resource for scholars and historians interested in the history of tithing and the role of the clergy in early modern England.Being A Full Answer To W. W.�������S Fourth Letter, In His Book, Entitled The Clergy�������s Legal Right To Tithes Asserted. To Which He Hath Also Annexed, A Justification Of The Divine Right, Erroneously So Called.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104484757
• ISBN13: 9781104484750
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"