1670 ENGLISH 1ed Contempt of Clergy John Eachard Anglican Church Seething Satire

1670 ENGLISH 1^ed Contempt of Clergy John Eachard Anglican Church Seething Satire

 

John Eachard was a 17^th-century English Anglican clergyman who was primarily remembered for his satire on English clergy, ‘The Grounds & Occasions of the Contempt of the Clergy’. Eachard seemingly mocks members of the clergy for their supposed ‘contempt’ against the church with their desire to have more money, better education, and of course, a real job. Note this passage:

“The Holy men of God, or the ministry in general, hereby is disesteemed and rendered of small account. For though they be called Men of god, yet when it is observed, that God seems to take but little care of them.” (p.95)

 

Item number: #23175

Price: $599

 

EACHARD, John

 

The grounds & occasions of the contempt of the clergy and religion enquired into

 

London: Printed by W. Godbid for N. Brooke, 1670. First edition.

 

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • [6], 131, [5]
• Provenance: Armorial bookplate – Thomas Isted of the Middle Temple, Esquire
  • Motto: NOSCE TEIPSUM
• Language: English
• Binding: Leather; tight and secure
• Size: ~5.5in X 3.75in (14cm x 9cm)

 

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