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Title: The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 04
Swift's Writings on Religion and the Church — Volume 2

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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.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 52.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745

Editor: Scott, Temple, 1864-1939

EBook No.: 12746

Published: Jun 25, 2004

Downloads: 245

Language: English

Subject: Church of England -- Sermons

Subject: Sermons, English

Subject: England and Wales. Test Act 1673

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

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.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 52.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745

Editor: Scott, Temple, 1864-1939

EBook No.: 12746

Published: Jun 25, 2004

Downloads: 245

Language: English

Subject: Church of England -- Sermons

Subject: Sermons, English

Subject: England and Wales. Test Act 1673

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.