Seditious Preachers, Ungodly Teachers (1887) - Edmund Calamy - Bog

Seditious Preachers, Ungodly Teachers is a book written by Edmund Calamy and published in 1887. The book is a historical account of the religious turmoil that occurred in England during the 17th century. Calamy was a prominent Puritan minister and historian who lived during this time period, and he wrote this book to document the events and people who shaped the religious landscape of England.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the Puritan movement and its leaders, including John Owen, Richard Baxter, and John Bunyan. Calamy describes the challenges these men faced as they sought to reform the Church of England and create a more pure and godly society. He also discusses the persecution they faced from the government and the Anglican Church, and how they persevered in the face of adversity.The second part of the book focuses on the rise of nonconformity and the dissenting churches that emerged in England. Calamy describes the various groups that formed, including Baptists, Quakers, and Presbyterians, and how they differed from the established Church of England. He also discusses the persecution and discrimination these groups faced, and how they continued to grow and thrive despite the obstacles they faced.Overall, Seditious Preachers, Ungodly Teachers is a comprehensive and detailed account of the religious history of England during the 17th century. It provides valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of the Puritan and nonconformist movements, and sheds light on the complex and often turbulent religious landscape of this period.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.