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The controversy concerning liberty of conscience in matters of religion, truly stated, and distinctly…The controversie concerning liberty of conscience in matters of religion, truly stated, and distinctly…

THE CONTROVERSY Concerning Liberty of Conscience IN Matters of Religion,Truly stated, and distinctly and plainly handled, By Mr. JOHN COTTON of Boston in New-England.By way of answer to some Arguments to the contrary sent unto him, Wherein you have, against all cavils of turbulent spirits, clearly manifested, wherein liberty of conscience in matters of Religion ought to be permitted, and in what cases it ought not, by the said Mr. COTTON.London, Printed for Thomas Banks, and are to be sold at his shop in Black-Fryers on the top of Bride-well Stairs. 1646.THE CONTROVERSIE Concerning Liberty of Conscience IN Matters of Religion,Truly stated, and distinctly and plainly handled, By Mr. JOHN COTTON of Boston in New-England.By way of answer to some Arguments to the contrary sent unto him, VVherein you have, against all cavils of turbulent spirits, clearly manifested, wherein liberty of conscience in matters of Religion ought to be permitted, and in what cases it ought not, by the said Mr. COTTON.London, Printed for Thomas Banks, and are to be sold at his shop in Black-Fryers on the top of Bride-well Staires. 1646.Title page, as transcribed: THE CONTROVERSY Concerning Liberty of Conscience IN Matters of Religion, — Truly stated, and distinctly and plainly handled, By Mr. JOHN COTTON of Boston in New-England. — By way of answer to some Arguments to the contrary sent unto him, Wherein you have, against all cavils of turbulent spirits, clearly manifested, wherein liberty of conscience in matters of Religion ought to be permitted, and in what cases it ought not, by the said Mr. COTTON. — London, Printed for Thomas Banks, and are to be sold at his shop in Black-Fryers on the top of Bride-well Stairs. 1646.

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THE CONTROVERSIE Concerning Liberty of Conscience IN Matters of Religion, — Truly stated, and distinctly and plainly handled, By Mr. JOHN COTTON of Boston in New-England. — By way of answer to some Arguments to the contrary sent unto him, VVherein you have, against all cavils of turbulent spirits, clearly manifested, wherein liberty of conscience in matters of Religion ought to be permitted, and in what cases it ought not, by the said Mr. COTTON. — London, Printed for Thomas Banks, and are to be sold at his shop in Black-Fryers on the top of Bride-well Staires. 1646.

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The controversy concerning liberty of conscience in matters of religion, truly stated, and distinctly…The controversie concerning liberty of conscience in matters of religion, truly stated, and distinctly…

The controversy concerning liberty of conscience in matters of religion, truly stated, and distinctly and plainly handled, by Mr. John Cotton of Boston in New-England. By way of answer to some arguments to the contrary sent unto him, wherein you have, against all cavils of turbulent spirits, clearly manifested, wherein liberty of conscience in matters of religion ought to be permitted, and in what cases it ought not, by the said Mr. Cotton.The controversie concerning liberty of conscience in matters of religion, truly stated, and distinctly and plainly handled, by Mr. John Cotton of Boston in New-England. By way of answer to some arguments to the contrary sent unto him, vvherein you have, against all cavils of turbulent spirits, clearly manifested, wherein liberty of conscience in matters of religion ought to be permitted, and in what cases it ought not, by the said Mr. Cotton.

John Cotton 1584–1652

London: printed for Thomas Banks, 1646

[2], 14 p. · 5.6k words · Wing C6420 · ESTC R201241

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John Cotton, The controversie concerning liberty of conscience in matters of religion, truly stated, and distinctly… (London,, 1646). EEBO-TCP A80614.

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Scriptures and Reasons written long since by a witness of Jesus Ch…Scriptures and Reasons written long since by a witnesse of Jesus Ch…Scriptures and Reasons written long since by a witness of Jesus Christ close prisoner in Newgate, against persecution in cause of conscience, and sent some …Scriptures and Reasons written long since by a witnesse of Jesus Christ close prisoner in Newgate, against persecution in cause of conscience, and sent some …pp. 1–632
The Answer of Mr. John Cotton of Buston in New-England to the afore…The Answer of Mr. John Cotton of Buston in New-England to the aforesaid Arguments against persecution for cause of conscience.pp. 7–1453

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Title as printed: The controversy concerning liberty of conscience in matters of religion, truly stated, and distinctly and plainly handled, by Mr. John Cotton of Boston in New-England. By way of answer to some arguments to the contrary sent unto him, wherein you have, against all cavils of turbulent spirits, clearly manifested, wherein liberty of conscience in matters of religion ought to be permitted, and in what cases it ought not, by the said Mr. Cotton.The controversie concerning liberty of conscience in matters of religion, truly stated, and distinctly and plainly handled, by Mr. John Cotton of Boston in New-England. By way of answer to some arguments to the contrary sent unto him, vvherein you have, against all cavils of turbulent spirits, clearly manifested, wherein liberty of conscience in matters of religion ought to be permitted, and in what cases it ought not, by the said Mr. Cotton.
Author: John Cotton 1584–1652
Place: London
Bookseller: Thomas Banks
Year: 1646
Imprint: London, : Printed for Thomas Banks, and are to be sold at his shop in Black-Fryers on the top of Bride-well Stairs., 1646.London, : Printed for Thomas Banks, and are to be sold at his shop in Black-Fryers on the top of Bride-well Staires., 1646.
Size: [2], 14 p.
Words: 5,599
Catalogue: Wing C6420 · ESTC R201241
Text: EEBO-TCP A80614
Notes: In this edition first line of title reads "The" and there are no ornaments on title page.
Annotation on Thomason copy: "Decemb: 3d".
Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
Licence: CC0 1.0 (TCP transcription); underlying work in the public domain

Transcription: EEBO-TCP A80614