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LoC No.: 61057864
Title: The History of Persecution, from the Patriarchal Age, to the Reign of George II
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Summary: "The History of Persecution, from the Patriarchal Age, to the Reign of George II" by S. Chandler is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work meticulously examines the various instances and forms of persecution throughout history, from ancient times to the early modern era, focusing particularly on religious intolerance. The book argues that the roots of persecution often lie in human pride, ambition, and greed rather than genuine religious conviction, and asserts a clear condemnation of violence against individuals based on their beliefs. The opening of the text provides an introductory framework wherein the author discusses the fundamental nature of religion as a personal and rational pursuit. Chandler stresses the necessity of individual examination of beliefs, warning against the dangers of religious coercion and the suppression of reason. He reflects on the historical prevalence of persecution, revealing how the lack of religious tolerance has led to widespread suffering and conflict. Using examples from both ancient and more contemporary contexts, the author sets the stage for a thorough exploration of how persecution has manifested across different cultures and eras, underscoring a recurring theme of the unjust treatment of those who dare to dissent from established norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 56.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Chandler, Samuel, 1693-1766
Editor: Atmore, Charles, 1759?-1826
EBook No.: 61641
Published: Mar 20, 2020
Downloads: 131
Language: English
Subject: Persecution -- History
Subject: Persecution -- Great Britain
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 61057864
Title: The History of Persecution, from the Patriarchal Age, to the Reign of George II
Credits:
Produced by KD Weeks, Turgut Dincer and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)c
Summary: "The History of Persecution, from the Patriarchal Age, to the Reign of George II" by S. Chandler is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work meticulously examines the various instances and forms of persecution throughout history, from ancient times to the early modern era, focusing particularly on religious intolerance. The book argues that the roots of persecution often lie in human pride, ambition, and greed rather than genuine religious conviction, and asserts a clear condemnation of violence against individuals based on their beliefs. The opening of the text provides an introductory framework wherein the author discusses the fundamental nature of religion as a personal and rational pursuit. Chandler stresses the necessity of individual examination of beliefs, warning against the dangers of religious coercion and the suppression of reason. He reflects on the historical prevalence of persecution, revealing how the lack of religious tolerance has led to widespread suffering and conflict. Using examples from both ancient and more contemporary contexts, the author sets the stage for a thorough exploration of how persecution has manifested across different cultures and eras, underscoring a recurring theme of the unjust treatment of those who dare to dissent from established norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 56.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Chandler, Samuel, 1693-1766
Editor: Atmore, Charles, 1759?-1826
EBook No.: 61641
Published: Mar 20, 2020
Downloads: 131
Language: English
Subject: Persecution -- History
Subject: Persecution -- Great Britain
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.