The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 04 by Jonathan Swift
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| Author | Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745 |
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| Editor | Scott, Temple, 1864-1939 |
| Title |
The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 04 Swift's Writings on Religion and the Church — Volume 2 |
| Credits |
Etext produced by Terry Gilliland and PG Distributed Proofreaders HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 04" by Jonathan Swift is a collection of Swift's writings, likely produced in the late 19th century, focusing primarily on his notable political pamphlets and tracts from earlier periods. This volume specifically addresses themes of religion, political dissent, and societal commentary, particularly revolving around the controversial Sacramental Test and its implications for governance and religious practice in Ireland. The opening of this volume introduces a letter that examines the issue of the Sacramental Test, written from the perspective of an Irish member of Parliament to his English counterpart. This member critiques the misleading narratives circulated by both dissenters and supporters of the Test, discussing the potential risks and impacts of its repeal on the established Church and the broader social landscape in Ireland. Swift interweaves historical context with pointed satire and rigorously logical arguments, reflecting his complex views on religious dissent, loyalty, and national identity. He posits that the repeal might destabilize the already fraught relationship between differing religious factions while defending the necessity of the test in maintaining the integrity of the established Church. This portion serves as a clear indication of Swift's mastery of political discourse and his commitment to addressing significant ecclesiastical and civic matters through incisive commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Church of England -- Sermons |
| Subject | Sermons, English |
| Subject | England and Wales. Test Act 1673 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 12746 |
| Release Date | Jun 25, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 81 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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