Preached upon the plague, anno 1625, 1625.

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Preached upon the plague, anno 1625, 1625.

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Manuscript on paper, in a single mixed hand, of 30 Anglican sermons preached in London ("this imperial citie") during the bubonic plague epidemic of 1625. 26 of the sermons are on texts from Genesis, chapter 3, and several explore the plague as a consequence of the fall of man. There are frequent references to patristic sources, and criticisms of Puritan attacks on the liturgy.

1 v. (circa 350 p.) ; 17 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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