An Epistle To The Terrible Priests Of The Convocation House (1843)

By John Penry, John Petheram, Martin Marprelate, et al.

Book Overview

""An Epistle To The Terrible Priests Of The Convocation House"" is a satirical pamphlet written in 1843 by an anonymous author who called himself Mar-Prelate, Martin. The pamphlet is a scathing critique of the Church of England and its clergy, particularly those who were members of the Convocation House, a legislative body of the church. In the pamphlet, Mar-Prelate accuses the priests of being corrupt, greedy, and hypocritical, and he suggests that they are more concerned with their own power and wealth than with the spiritual well-being of their congregations. The pamphlet is written in a humorous and irreverent style, and it includes a number of puns, jokes, and insults directed at the clergy. Despite its controversial content, the pamphlet was widely read and circulated, and it played a significant role in the ongoing debate about the role of the church in English society during the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116456966X
• ISBN13: 9781164569664
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"