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The History of Persecution, from the Patriarchal Age, to the Reign of George II

Chapter 1: THE HISTORY OF PERSECUTION,
By Samuel Chandler
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A comprehensive survey traces episodes of religious persecution from ancient pagan societies through the early Christian imperial era, medieval papal authority, and into Protestant and early modern contexts. It describes disputed councils and tribunals, the organization and procedures of the Inquisition, the types of offences prosecuted, and notable regional instances including Goa. The narrative examines recurring motives such as ambition and greed and assesses theological justifications, arguing that coercion conflicts with Christian principles. An appended section recounts recent British developments toward legal toleration and the political efforts taken to secure broader religious liberty.

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Title: The History of Persecution, from the Patriarchal Age, to the Reign of George II

Author: Samuel Chandler

Editor: Charles Atmore

Release date: March 20, 2020 [eBook #61641]
Most recently updated: October 17, 2024

Language: English

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SAMUEL CHANDLER. D.D. F.R.S. S.A.

Published by John Craggs, Hull. Jan 1st. 1813.

THE
HISTORY
OF
PERSECUTION,

from the
PATRIARCHIAL AGE, TO THE REIGN OF GEORGE II.
By S. CHANDLER, D.D. F.R.S. S.A.
A New Edition.
To which are added,
The Rev. Dr. Buchanan’s Notices of the present State of the Inquisition at Goa.
ALSO, AN
APPENDIX,
containing
HINTS ON THE RECENT PERSECUTIONS IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE.
SOME CIRCUMSTANCES RELATING TO
LORD VISCOUNT SIDMOUTH’S BILL;
A CIRCUMSTANTIAL DETAIL OF THE STEPS TAKEN TO OBTAIN
The New Toleration Act,
WITH THE
ACT ITSELF, AND OTHER IMPORTANT MATTER.
By CHARLES ATMORE.

“Uniformity of religious belief is not to be expected, so variously constituted are the minds of men, and consequently Religious Coercion is not only absurd and impolitic, but for all good purposes impracticable.”

Sutton, Archbishop of Canterbury.
HULL:
PRINTED FOR THE EDITOR, AND J. CRAGGS; AND SOLD BY LONGMAN,
HURST, REES, ORME AND BROWN, PATERNOSTER-ROW;
BLANCHARD, No. 14, CITY ROAD, LONDON; AND
WILSON AND SON, YORK.
1813.
PRINTED BY JOHN PERKINS,
BOWLALLEY-LANE, HULL.