The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 04 Swift's Writings on Religion and the Church — Volume 2

"The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 04" by Jonathan Swift is a compilation of his political and religious writings from earlier times, probably put together in the late 1800s, that dives into religion, political disagreements, and how society worked, especially looking at the Sacramental Test and what it meant for how Ireland was ruled and religion was practiced. The book kicks off with a letter from an Irish politician to someone in England about the Sacramental Test, which bashes the stories being spread by those for and against the Test. The Irish politician talks about how getting rid of it could mess things up for the Church in charge and for Ireland in general. Swift uses history, clever jokes, and solid reasoning to show his complicated thoughts on religious disagreements, loyalty, and what it means to be Irish. He thinks that getting rid of the Test could cause problems between religious groups and defends why it's needed to keep the Church strong, showcasing Swift's skill in talking about politics and his dedication to tackling big church and government issues with sharp comments.