John Checkley, Vol. 2 of 2: Evolution of Religious Tolerance in Massachusetts Bay; Including Mr. Checkley's Controversial Writings; His Letters and ... a Book; His Speech at His Trial; Th - Hardcover

Edmund F. Slafter

9780267834068: John Checkley, Vol. 2 of 2: Evolution of Religious Tolerance in Massachusetts Bay; Including Mr. Checkley's Controversial Writings; His Letters and ... a Book; His Speech at His Trial; Th

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ISBN 10: 0267834063 ISBN 13: 9780267834068

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A detailed compilation of a controversial religious dispute in early Massachusetts Bay, including writings, letters, and trial proceedings.

This edition gathers John Checkley’s controversial writings, accompanying letters, and the court documents surrounding his libel case. It offers historical context on religious tolerance and the pressures faced by printers and ministers in the colonial era, presented with commentary and bibliographic notes.

Learn about the sequence of events that led to a high-profile libel charge and Checkley’s defense.
Explore primary documents including the presentment for libel, trial speeches, jury verdict, and related correspondence.
See how 18th-century religious and political tensions shaped publishing and public debate.
Follow the cross‑references and scholarly apparatus that illuminate the controversy and its impact.

Ideal for readers of early American religious history, legal history, and documentary editions of controversial writings.

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