The Infamous Life of John Church, the St. George's Fields Preacher by Anonymous
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"The Infamous Life of John Church, the St. George's Fields Preacher" by Anonymous is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. This book chronicles the notorious life of John Church, who rose from humble beginnings to become a preacher surrounded by scandal and criminal accusations. It dives into themes of hypocrisy and moral corruption, documenting Church's questionable practices as a self-proclaimed minister of the Gospel. The narrative begins with
Church's origins as an abandoned infant found near a church, progressing through his apprenticeships and eventual ascension to the position of preacher. However, his religious career is plagued by numerous allegations of misconduct, including inappropriate behavior with young men and questionable relationships within the community. The book details various testimonies about his depraved actions, highlighting the stark contrast between his sermons and personal conduct. Ultimately, Church's story serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of deceit and the moral failures that can lurk behind the facade of piety. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Infamous Life of John Church, the St. George's Fields Preacher From His Infancy Up to His Trial and Conviction, With His Confession, Sent in a Letter to the Rev. Mr. L--, Two Days After His Attack on Adam Foreman, at Vauxhall, With Clerical Remarks by the Same Gentleman; to Which Is Added, His Love Epistles to E**** B****. Together With Various Other Letters, Particularly One to Cook, of Vere-Street Notoriety. |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1817 Hay and Turner edition by David Price |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | KD: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United Kingdom and Ireland |
| Subject | Church, J. (John), approximately 1780-approximately 1825 |
| Subject | Church, J. (John), approximately 1780-approximately 1825 -- Trials, litigation, etc. |
| Subject | Trials (Sodomy) -- England |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58019 |
| Release Date | Oct 3, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 241 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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