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1. Cases and discourses controversial in matters divine, 1697.
- Creator:
- Stanton, William, 1673-
- Published / Created:
- 1697
- Call Number:
- Osborn b77
- Image Count:
- 5
- Abstract:
- Manuscript on paper, in a single hand, of various texts pertaining to theological inquiry. Contents include a series of letters between "W.S" and "T.P" debating the issue of free will; arguments for the baptism of infants; letters from "W.S" criticizing "G.S.," a "Taylor, & ye most debauch'd villain in ye Countrey, & now turn'd Preacher;" a debate concerning how to keep the Sabbath after having sailed to America, accompanied by a diagram illustrating how ships sailing eastward may gain a day; a dialogue between Montezuma, Cortez, a Jesuit and an Indian priest, which is extremely similar to a scene in John Dryden's Indian Emperor; and a "Dialogue between ye Angel Gabriel & Adam in Paradise, concerning free will & Predestination" in blank verse, roughly parallel to a scene in Dryden's State of Innocence.
- Description:
- Binding: full sheep. and Portions of text in cipher on p. 79-80, 96, 97, and 100.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Great Britain--Religious life and customs
- Subject (Name):
- Dryden, John,--1631-1700 and Stanton, William,--1673-
- Subject (Topic):
- English poetry--17th century, Infant baptism--Controversial literature, Religious literature, English, Theology--England, and Theology--Examinations, questions, etc
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Cases and discourses controversial in matters divine, 1697.