The Condition and Example of Our Blessed Saviour Vindicated: In Answer to the Bishop of Bangor's Charge of Calumny Against the Dean of Chichester (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Thomas Sherlock

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 026665424X ISBN 13: 9780266654247

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Delve into a historical theological debate here, as Sherlock defends the dean's integrity against a church critique.

This edition presents Thomas Sherlock’s 1718 work in which he responds to a charge of calumny brought by the Bishop of Bangor. It examines how biblical passages are interpreted in disputes over civil rights, church authority, and the example of Christ. The argument centers on whether certain texts should be read as supporting slavery, submission, or broader Christian humility, and whether the bishop’s critique accurately reflects the supposed meaning of those passages.

Written in a poised, argumentative style, the text traces the bounds between personal reputation, doctrinal interpretation, and the responsibilities of public clerics. It offers a close look at early 18th‑century religious polemics, with focus on how arguments are framed and defended in print.

• Clarifies the premise of the dispute and the key passages involved
• Outlines Sherlock’s method for quoting and interpreting a cited text
• Explores the tensions between humble service and official authority
• Provides a window into 1700s religious polemics and editorial practice

Ideal for readers of religious history and classic theological debates, especially those interested in how 18th‑century writers argued about scripture, authority, and interpretation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 026665424X
• ISBN 13: 9780266654247
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 67