Brownist (3 results)

AINSWORTH, HENRY (1571-1623) Leader of separatists, Amsterdam; Brownist. A True Confession of the Faith. [Amsterdam?]. M.D.XCVI (1596). Facsimile reprint. Amsterdam, New York : Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Da Capo Press. 1969. 8vo. [25] pp. Pages not numbered. Black letter copy. A fine, uncommon facsimile reprint of the first edition, 'A trve confession of the faith, and hvmble acknovvledgment oe the alegeance, vvhich vvee Hir Maiesties subjects, falsely called Brovvnists, doo hould tovvards God, and yeild to Hir Majestie and all other that are ouer vs in the Lord. Set dovvn in articles or positions, for the better & more easie vnderstanding of those that shall read yt: and published for the clearing of our selues from those vnchristian slanders of heresie, schism, pryde, obstinacie, disloyalties, sedicion, &c. vvhich by our adversaries are all in places given out against vs. [Amsterdam?]. M.D.XCVI (1596).' Referenced by STC 237. EE 158. Within strong thin card cover keeping the facsimile clean and unmarked apart from a little library . It was formerly held by the Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, but has been kept in a fine condition. Nice copy and a fine sixteenth century facsimile to have! "The constitution of the separatist congregation at Amsterdam, founded by Ainsworth and Francis Johnson (1562 - 1618)". - Publishers.

HARRISON, ROBERT (d. 1585) Schoolmaster, then separatist, and BROWNE, ROBERT (1550s-1633) English separatist and founder of the Brownist group. The Writings of Robert Harrison and Robert Browne. London : Published by George Allen and Unwin Ltd., Museum Street, for the Sir Halley Stewart Trust. 1953. 8vo. xi, 560 pp. dw. Volume 2 of 6 of the Elizabethan Nonconformist Texts Series, edited by Albert Peel and Leland H. Carleson. Original maroon cloth cover with gilt titles. Fine. Dustjacket near fine in protective cover and a little browned down the spine. Not price-clipped. Contents clean, crisp and unmarked apart from previous owner on the ffep. Nice copy! The volumes in the series are: Vol. 1: Cartwrightiana, Vol. 2: The Writings of Robert Harrison and Robert Browne, Vol. 3: The Writings of Henry Barrow 1587-1590. Vol. 4: The Writings of John Greenwood 1587-1590, Vol 5: The Writings of Henry Barrow 1590-91, Vol 6: The Writings of John Greenwood and Henry Barrow 1591-1593. The series was originally published in the 1950s by George Allen & Unwin making available very rare Reformation and early Puritan material (tracts and manuscripts etc.) for the very first time. It is impossible to understand the rise and development of Independency and of the democratic idea in religion and in politics without reflection upon some of this rare material.

Card Covers. Condition: Very Good. 38 pages. Some foxing. This is an original article separated from The Harleian Miscellany: A Collection of Scarce, Curious, & Entertaining Pamphlets and Tracts, as well in Manuscript as in Print. Selected from the Library of Edward Harley, Second Earl of Oxford, and there is no separate title page. From the usual ravages of time and accident, upon the productions of pamphleteers, the Harleian Collection has, in numerous instances, become the only existing chronicle of many important particulars. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 13 x 21.5 cms. Category: Harleian Miscellany; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.