| Author |
Cunningham, Francis, 1785-1863 |
| Title |
Observations on an Anonymous Pamphlet, Which Has Been Distributed in Lowestoft, and Its Neighbourhood, Entitled Reasons Why a Churchman May with Great Justice Refuse to Subscribe to the British and Foreign Bible Society
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
See also #52042.
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| Credits |
Transcribed from the [1817] J. Keymer edition by David Price
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| Summary |
"Observations on an Anonymous Pamphlet, Which Has Been Distributed in Lowestoft,…" by Francis Cunningham, A.B, is a rebuttal to criticisms of the British and Foreign Bible Society, likely written in the early 19th century. This publication addresses a controversial pamphlet that argues why church members should not support the Bible Society and presents three primary objections to its existence. Cunningham's work is political and theological in nature, assessing the scope and intentions of the Bible Society within the context of church unity and the dissemination of biblical texts. In this text, Cunningham seeks to counter the claims made in the anonymous pamphlet by defending the benefits of the British and Foreign Bible Society. He argues that the Society is necessary for spreading the Scriptures more widely and efficiently than existing church-affiliated organizations, which he believes are limited in their scope. Throughout his response, Cunningham highlights the Society's commitment to universal access to the Bible, advocating for its significance as a vehicle for Christian teachings and inclusivity among different denominations. He confronts various points raised by the pamphlet, ultimately asserting that opposition to the Bible Society not only hinders the circulation of Scripture but also undermines the foundational values of the Church itself, advocating for a spirit of collaboration rather than division among Christians. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
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| Subject |
British and Foreign Bible Society
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| Subject |
Lockwood, Richard. Reasons why a Churchman may ... refuse to subscribe to the British and Foreign Bible Society
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
52265 |
| Release Date |
Jun 7, 2016 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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