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Vindication of the Government of New England Churches

Vindication of the Government of New England Churches

Wise, John

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesColonial Period (1600-1775)General Christianity

ISBN10: 1161397051
ISBN13: 9781161397055
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 122
Weight: 1.27
Height: 0.31 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Vindication of the Government of New England Churches is a book written by John Wise, a Congregationalist minister in Massachusetts in the late 17th century. The book defends the democratic structure of the Congregationalist churches in New England, which were governed by the members of the church rather than a hierarchy of bishops or priests.Wise argues that this form of church government is based on the principles of the Bible and is therefore the most just and equitable system. He also critiques the idea of a state church, where the government has control over religious institutions, and argues that the separation of church and state is necessary for both to function properly.The book was published in 1717 and became an influential text in the development of American democracy and religious freedom. It is considered a key work in the history of New England Congregationalism and a precursor to the ideas of the American Revolution.1717. This work was drawn from antiquity; the light of nature; Holy Scripture; its noble nature; and from the dignity divine providence has put upon it. The Constitution of the New England churches as settled by their platform, may be fairly justified, from antiquity, the light of nature, Holy Scripture, and from the noble and excellent nature of the Constitution itself. And lastly from the providence of God dignifying it. Written in Old English.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.

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