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A letter to a country clergyman, occasioned by his address to Lord Teignmouth

By John Owen

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a time of religious unease, a pointed argument emerges, defending the free circulation of scripture against fears of undermining church authority and sowing discord among believers.

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2020-05-25
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"A Letter to a Country Clergyman, Occasioned by His Address to Lord Teignmouth" by A Sub-Urban Clergyman is a spirited pamphlet from the 1800s jumping into the religious arguments of the day. It talks about the British and Foreign Bible Society and answers concerns from a rural church leader on how the Society might hurt the Church of England. The author tries to prove that it's okay for Lord Teignmouth to lead the Bible Society and that it doesn't mean he's against the Church, even though others think it does. Through clever questioning, the author suggests that giving out Bibles is not a bad thing and can bring Christians together. The author stresses how important the scriptures are for showing real Christian kindness, saying that worries about the Bible causing problems are overblown, and encourages everyone to share the scriptures widely instead of keeping them locked up. The pamphlet blends criticism and thought as the author discusses difficult ideas about faith, loyalty to the church, and showing the good that the Bible Society is trying to do.

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