The bloudy tenent, washed, and made white in the bloud of the Lambe: being discussed and discharged of bloud-guiltinesse by just defence. Wherein the great questions of this present time are handled, viz. how farre liberty of conscience ought to be given to those that truly feare God? And how farre restrained to turbulent and pestilent persons, that not onely raze the foundation of godlinesse, but disturb the civill peace where they live? Also how farre the magistrate may proceed in the duties of the first table? And that all magistrates ought to study the word and will of God, that they may frame their government according to it. Discussed. As they are alledged from divers Scriptures, out of the Old and New Testament. Wherein also the practise of princes is debated, together with the judgement of ancient and late writers of most precious esteeme. Whereunto is added a reply to Mr. Williams answer, to Mr. Cottons letter. / By John Cotton Batchelor in Divinity, and teacher of the church of Christ at Boston in New England.

An examination of the grounds or causes, which are said to induce the court of Boston in New-England to make that order or law of banishment upon pain of death against the Quakers;: as also of the grounds and considerations by them produced to manifest the warrantableness and justness both of their making and executing the same, which they now stand deeply engaged to defend, having already thereupon put two of them to death. As also of some further grounds for justifying of the same, in an appendix to John Norton's book ... whereto he is said to be appointed by the General Court. And likewise of the arguments briefly hinted in that which is called, A true relation of the proceedings against the Quakers, &c. Whereunto somewhat is added about the authority and government which Christ excluded out of his Church ... By Isaac Penington, the younger.

Penington, Isaac, 1616-1679.

January 1660

[4], 99, [1] p.A reply to the appendix in the 1660 edition of "The heart of N-England rent at the bl...

A bloudy tenent confuted, or, Bloud forbidden:: shewing the unlawfulnesse of eating bloud, in what manner of thing soever. Wherein is clearely proved by Scripture, that eating of bloud was alwaies unlawfull both to Jewes and Gentiles; and is still unlawfull for Christians under the Gospell. With an answer to all objections to the contrary: and the vindicating of this opinion from Judaisme.

January 1646

8 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Feb: 16"; the 6 in imprint date crossed out and date altered to 16...

VVholesome severity reconciled with Christian liberty. Or, the true resolution of a present controversie concerning liberty of conscience. Here you have the question stated, the middle way betwixt popish tyrannie and schismatizing liberty approved, and also confirmed from Scripture, and the testimonies of divines, yea of whole churches: the chiefe arguments and exceptions used in The bloudy tenent, The compassionate samaritane, M.S. to A.S. &c. examined. Eight distinctions added for qualifying and clearing the whole matter. And in conclusion a parænetick to the five apologists for choosing accommodation rather then toleration. Imprimatur. Ia. Cranford. Decemb 16. 1644.

Gillespie, George, 1613-1648.

January 1645

[8], 40 p.Attributed to George Gillespie.Annotation on Thomason copy: The 5 in the imprint date is c...

The blovdy tenent, of persecution, for cause of conscience : discussed , in a conference betweene trvth and peace. VVho, in all tender affection, present to the High court of Parliament, (as the result of their discourse) these, (amongst other passages) of highest consideration.

Williams, Roger, 1604?-1683.
Caldwell, Samuel L. (Samuel Lunt), 1820-1889, ed.
Murton, John, fl.1620, supposed author. A most humble supplication ... etc.
Cotton, John, 1584-1652.

The first edition; another edition printed the same year, differs slightly in title and errata. This...

The bloody tenent yet more bloody: by Mr Cottons endevour to wash it white in the blood of the lambe; of whose precious blood, spilt in the blood of his servants; and of the blood of millions spilt in fromer and later wars for conscience sake, that most bloody tenent of presecution for cause of conscience, upon a second tryal, is found now more apparently and more notoriously guilty. In this rejoynder to Mr Cotton, are principally I. The nature of persecution, II. The power of the civill sword in spirituals examined; III. The Parliaments permission of dissenting consciences justified. Also (as a testimony to Mr Clarks narrative) is added a letter to Mr Endicot governor of the Massachusets in N.E. By R. Williams of Providence in New-England.

Williams, Roger, 1604?-1683.

January 1652

[40], 320, [16] p.The sentences labeled 'I.' and 'II.' are enclosed by a right bracket with the word...

The blovdy tenent, of persecution, for cause of conscience, discussed, in a conference betweene trvth and peace vvho, in all tender affection, present to the high court of Parliament, as the result of their discourse, these, amongst other passages, of highest consideration.

Williams, Roger, 1604?-1683.
Cotton, John, 1584-1652.

January 1644

[26], 247 p.A plea for religious toleration.Included are tracts by John Cotton.Attributed to Roger W...

A case of conscience concerning ministers medling with state matters in or out of their sermons resolved more satisfactorily then heretofore. Wherein amongst other particulars, these matters are insisted upon, and cleared. 1 How all controversies and debates among Christians ought to be handled regularly, and conscionably to edification by those that meddle therewith. 2 What the proper employments are of Christian magistrates, and Gospel-Ministers, as their works are distinct, and should be concurrent for the publick good at all times. 3 What the way of Christianity is, whereby at this time our present distractions, and publick breaches may be healed : if magistrates and ministers neglect not the main duties of their respective callings. Where a ground is layed to satisfie the scruple of the Demurrer, and of the Grand Case of Conscience. / Written by John Dury, minister of the Gospel, to give a friend satisfaction: and published at the desire of many. Octob. 3. Imprimatur, Joseph Caryl.

Dury, John, 1596-1680.

[2], 85, 88-195, [5] p.Text continuous despite pagination.Thomason received his copy in November 164...

The grand case of conscience stated, about submission to the new and present power. Or, An impassionate answer to a modest book concerning the lawfullnesse of submitting to the present government.: By one that professeth himself a friend to presbytery, a lover and embracer of truth wheresoever he find's it.

Ward, Nathaniel, 1578-1652.

16 p.Caption title.Format uniform with "The second part of the religious demurrer", which was printe...

The vvounded conscience cured, the weak one strengthned, [sic] and the doubting satisfied By way of answer to Doctor Fearne. Where the main point is rightly stated, and objections throughly answered for the good of those who are willing not to be deceived. By William Bridge, preacher of Gods Word. It is ordered this 30. day of January, 1642. by the committee of the House of Commons in Parliament, concerning printing, that this answer to Dr. Fearnes book be printed. John White. The second edition, correced and amended. Whereunto are added three sermons of the same author; 1. Of courage, preached to the voluntiers. 2. Of stoppage in Gods mercies to England, with their [sic] remedies. 3. A preparation for suffering in these plundering times.

Bridge, William, 1600?-1670.

[4], 24, 41-62, [2] p.Title and imprint dates given according to Lady Day dating.A reply to: Ferne, ...

The civil magistrates povver in matters of religion modestly debated, impartially stated according to the bounds and grounds of scripture, and answer returned to those objections against the same which seem to have any weight in them. Together with A brief answer to a certain slanderous pamphlet called Ill news from New-England; or, a narrative of New-Englands persecution. By John Clark of Road-Island, physician. By Thomas Cobbet teacher of the church at Lynne in New-England. This treatise concerning the christian magistrates power, and the exerting thereof, in, and about matters of religion, written with much zeal and judgement by Mr. Cobbet of New-England, I doe allow to be printed; as being very profitable for these times. Feb. 7th. 1652. Obadiah Sedgwick.

Cobbet, Thomas, 1608-1685.

January 1653

[16], 108, 52 p.A reply to: Clarke, John. Ill newes from New-England; or, a narrative of New-England...

The great case of conscience opened:: in the particular unfolding, and examination of those two difficult texts, in Mat. 5.33,34. and Jam. 5.12. about the lawfulness or unlawfulness of swearing: wherein the evidence of Scripture-light, as laid down in the Old and New Testament, in variety of cases and examples (not hitherto insisted on) are succinctly and clearly stated; and usefully accommodated & suited to the present state and condition of many suffering Christians. By Ieremiah Ives.

Ives, Jeremiah, fl. 1653-1674.

[1], 7, 9-16 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "feb. 12, "Feb. 12".Reproduction of the original in the ...

Two Versions of Christian Community: Roger Williams, John Cotton, and the Debate on Religious Tolerance

Fewell, Courtney

May 2013

Perceived as a "radical" and a "separatist, " Roger Williams aggressively advocated religious tolera...

The bloudy tenent of persecution for cause of conscience discussed: and Mr. Cotton's letter examined and answered.

Williams, Roger, 1604?-1683.
White, Andrew Dickson, 1832-1918. fmo
Underhill, Edward Bean, 1813-1901.
Murton, John, supposed author.
Cotton, John, 1584-1652.

January 1848

Reprinted from a copy of the original edition in the Bodleian Library, Oxford University.First publi...

X. solid and serious queries: concerning the power of church discipline pleaded by some of the clergy to be in them iure divino, and by the will and appointment of Jesus Christ.: With a three-fold distinction of power; humaine rationall, and divine, flowing from the Parliament, the consciences, and the spirit of God, unto which all men are bound to submit. Also an admonition to the Parliament to promote the restitution of true religion, and reformation of Gods church, to the abandoning all popish remnants, both in ceremonies and regiment, and also to bring in, and place in Gods church, those things only wch [sic] the Lord himselfe commandeth, with the platforme of a church reformed. Composed by many learned, religious and godly ministers, and proved out of Gods Word. And a vew [sic] of popish abuses remaining in the prelacy with the copies of some private letters written; and sent to some of them worthy His Majesties consideration. / by [brace] R. Gualter. T.B. &c. [brace] ministers of Gods Word.

Gwalther, Rudolf, 1519-1586.
Bèze, Théodore de, 1519-1605.

January 1646

7, [1]; 30 p.The names "R. Gualter. T.B. &c." are enclosed in brackets on title page.In two parts. P...

A revindication of the anoynting and priviledges of faithfull subjects. Or, A briefe reply to an idle pamphlet, intituled, An answer and confutation of that groundlesse vindication of Psal. 105. 15. (touch not mine anoynted, and do my prophets no harme) from some trayterous exposition of schismaticks:: declaring to the world, that this was spoken principally and peculiarly of kings, and not of inferiour subjects, &c. Wherein the insufficiency and ridiculousnesse this Answerers no-answer, is briefly demonstrated, the Vindication justified, and the text of Rom. 13. cleared from some misconstructions (against subjects taking up meere defensive armes in any cases) which the Answerer (out of Dr. Fernes Resolution of conscience, for want of matter of his own) hath thrust upon it, to delude some scrupulous consciences. With a briefe exhortation to peace, with truth, righteousnesse, and holinesse.

Prynne, William, 1600-1669.

January 1643

[1], 7 p.Attributed to William Prynne by Wing.Place of publication from Wing.Pagination from McAlpin...

An examination of the grounds or causes, which are said to induce the court of Boston in New-England to make that order or law of banishment upon pain of death against the Quakers;: as also of the grounds and considerations by them produced to manifest the warrantableness and justness both of their making and executing the same, which they now stand deeply engaged to defend, having already thereupon put two of them to death. As also of some further grounds for justifying of the same, in an appendix to John Norton's book ... whereto he is said to be appointed by the General Court. And likewise of the arguments briefly hinted in that which is called, A true relation of the proceedings against the Quakers, &c. Whereunto somewhat is added about the authority and government which Christ excluded out of his Church ... By Isaac Penington, the younger.

Penington, Isaac, 1616-1679.

January 1660

[4], 99, [1] p.A reply to the appendix in the 1660 edition of "The heart of N-England rent at the bl...

A bloudy tenent confuted, or, Bloud forbidden:: shewing the unlawfulnesse of eating bloud, in what manner of thing soever. Wherein is clearely proved by Scripture, that eating of bloud was alwaies unlawfull both to Jewes and Gentiles; and is still unlawfull for Christians under the Gospell. With an answer to all objections to the contrary: and the vindicating of this opinion from Judaisme.

January 1646

8 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Feb: 16"; the 6 in imprint date crossed out and date altered to 16...

VVholesome severity reconciled with Christian liberty. Or, the true resolution of a present controversie concerning liberty of conscience. Here you have the question stated, the middle way betwixt popish tyrannie and schismatizing liberty approved, and also confirmed from Scripture, and the testimonies of divines, yea of whole churches: the chiefe arguments and exceptions used in The bloudy tenent, The compassionate samaritane, M.S. to A.S. &c. examined. Eight distinctions added for qualifying and clearing the whole matter. And in conclusion a parænetick to the five apologists for choosing accommodation rather then toleration. Imprimatur. Ia. Cranford. Decemb 16. 1644.

Gillespie, George, 1613-1648.

January 1645

[8], 40 p.Attributed to George Gillespie.Annotation on Thomason copy: The 5 in the imprint date is c...

The blovdy tenent, of persecution, for cause of conscience : discussed , in a conference betweene trvth and peace. VVho, in all tender affection, present to the High court of Parliament, (as the result of their discourse) these, (amongst other passages) of highest consideration.

Williams, Roger, 1604?-1683.
Caldwell, Samuel L. (Samuel Lunt), 1820-1889, ed.
Murton, John, fl.1620, supposed author. A most humble supplication ... etc.
Cotton, John, 1584-1652.

The first edition; another edition printed the same year, differs slightly in title and errata. This...

The bloody tenent yet more bloody: by Mr Cottons endevour to wash it white in the blood of the lambe; of whose precious blood, spilt in the blood of his servants; and of the blood of millions spilt in fromer and later wars for conscience sake, that most bloody tenent of presecution for cause of conscience, upon a second tryal, is found now more apparently and more notoriously guilty. In this rejoynder to Mr Cotton, are principally I. The nature of persecution, II. The power of the civill sword in spirituals examined; III. The Parliaments permission of dissenting consciences justified. Also (as a testimony to Mr Clarks narrative) is added a letter to Mr Endicot governor of the Massachusets in N.E. By R. Williams of Providence in New-England.

Williams, Roger, 1604?-1683.

January 1652

[40], 320, [16] p.The sentences labeled 'I.' and 'II.' are enclosed by a right bracket with the word...

The blovdy tenent, of persecution, for cause of conscience, discussed, in a conference betweene trvth and peace vvho, in all tender affection, present to the high court of Parliament, as the result of their discourse, these, amongst other passages, of highest consideration.

Williams, Roger, 1604?-1683.
Cotton, John, 1584-1652.

January 1644

[26], 247 p.A plea for religious toleration.Included are tracts by John Cotton.Attributed to Roger W...

A case of conscience concerning ministers medling with state matters in or out of their sermons resolved more satisfactorily then heretofore. Wherein amongst other particulars, these matters are insisted upon, and cleared. 1 How all controversies and debates among Christians ought to be handled regularly, and conscionably to edification by those that meddle therewith. 2 What the proper employments are of Christian magistrates, and Gospel-Ministers, as their works are distinct, and should be concurrent for the publick good at all times. 3 What the way of Christianity is, whereby at this time our present distractions, and publick breaches may be healed : if magistrates and ministers neglect not the main duties of their respective callings. Where a ground is layed to satisfie the scruple of the Demurrer, and of the Grand Case of Conscience. / Written by John Dury, minister of the Gospel, to give a friend satisfaction: and published at the desire of many. Octob. 3. Imprimatur, Joseph Caryl.

Dury, John, 1596-1680.

[2], 85, 88-195, [5] p.Text continuous despite pagination.Thomason received his copy in November 164...

The grand case of conscience stated, about submission to the new and present power. Or, An impassionate answer to a modest book concerning the lawfullnesse of submitting to the present government.: By one that professeth himself a friend to presbytery, a lover and embracer of truth wheresoever he find's it.

Ward, Nathaniel, 1578-1652.

16 p.Caption title.Format uniform with "The second part of the religious demurrer", which was printe...

The vvounded conscience cured, the weak one strengthned, [sic] and the doubting satisfied By way of answer to Doctor Fearne. Where the main point is rightly stated, and objections throughly answered for the good of those who are willing not to be deceived. By William Bridge, preacher of Gods Word. It is ordered this 30. day of January, 1642. by the committee of the House of Commons in Parliament, concerning printing, that this answer to Dr. Fearnes book be printed. John White. The second edition, correced and amended. Whereunto are added three sermons of the same author; 1. Of courage, preached to the voluntiers. 2. Of stoppage in Gods mercies to England, with their [sic] remedies. 3. A preparation for suffering in these plundering times.

Bridge, William, 1600?-1670.

[4], 24, 41-62, [2] p.Title and imprint dates given according to Lady Day dating.A reply to: Ferne, ...

The civil magistrates povver in matters of religion modestly debated, impartially stated according to the bounds and grounds of scripture, and answer returned to those objections against the same which seem to have any weight in them. Together with A brief answer to a certain slanderous pamphlet called Ill news from New-England; or, a narrative of New-Englands persecution. By John Clark of Road-Island, physician. By Thomas Cobbet teacher of the church at Lynne in New-England. This treatise concerning the christian magistrates power, and the exerting thereof, in, and about matters of religion, written with much zeal and judgement by Mr. Cobbet of New-England, I doe allow to be printed; as being very profitable for these times. Feb. 7th. 1652. Obadiah Sedgwick.

Cobbet, Thomas, 1608-1685.

January 1653

[16], 108, 52 p.A reply to: Clarke, John. Ill newes from New-England; or, a narrative of New-England...

The great case of conscience opened:: in the particular unfolding, and examination of those two difficult texts, in Mat. 5.33,34. and Jam. 5.12. about the lawfulness or unlawfulness of swearing: wherein the evidence of Scripture-light, as laid down in the Old and New Testament, in variety of cases and examples (not hitherto insisted on) are succinctly and clearly stated; and usefully accommodated & suited to the present state and condition of many suffering Christians. By Ieremiah Ives.

Ives, Jeremiah, fl. 1653-1674.

[1], 7, 9-16 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "feb. 12, "Feb. 12".Reproduction of the original in the ...

Two Versions of Christian Community: Roger Williams, John Cotton, and the Debate on Religious Tolerance

Fewell, Courtney

May 2013

Perceived as a "radical" and a "separatist, " Roger Williams aggressively advocated religious tolera...

The bloudy tenent of persecution for cause of conscience discussed: and Mr. Cotton's letter examined and answered.

Williams, Roger, 1604?-1683.
White, Andrew Dickson, 1832-1918. fmo
Underhill, Edward Bean, 1813-1901.
Murton, John, supposed author.
Cotton, John, 1584-1652.

January 1848

Reprinted from a copy of the original edition in the Bodleian Library, Oxford University.First publi...

X. solid and serious queries: concerning the power of church discipline pleaded by some of the clergy to be in them iure divino, and by the will and appointment of Jesus Christ.: With a three-fold distinction of power; humaine rationall, and divine, flowing from the Parliament, the consciences, and the spirit of God, unto which all men are bound to submit. Also an admonition to the Parliament to promote the restitution of true religion, and reformation of Gods church, to the abandoning all popish remnants, both in ceremonies and regiment, and also to bring in, and place in Gods church, those things only wch [sic] the Lord himselfe commandeth, with the platforme of a church reformed. Composed by many learned, religious and godly ministers, and proved out of Gods Word. And a vew [sic] of popish abuses remaining in the prelacy with the copies of some private letters written; and sent to some of them worthy His Majesties consideration. / by [brace] R. Gualter. T.B. &c. [brace] ministers of Gods Word.

Gwalther, Rudolf, 1519-1586.
Bèze, Théodore de, 1519-1605.

January 1646

7, [1]; 30 p.The names "R. Gualter. T.B. &c." are enclosed in brackets on title page.In two parts. P...

A revindication of the anoynting and priviledges of faithfull subjects. Or, A briefe reply to an idle pamphlet, intituled, An answer and confutation of that groundlesse vindication of Psal. 105. 15. (touch not mine anoynted, and do my prophets no harme) from some trayterous exposition of schismaticks:: declaring to the world, that this was spoken principally and peculiarly of kings, and not of inferiour subjects, &c. Wherein the insufficiency and ridiculousnesse this Answerers no-answer, is briefly demonstrated, the Vindication justified, and the text of Rom. 13. cleared from some misconstructions (against subjects taking up meere defensive armes in any cases) which the Answerer (out of Dr. Fernes Resolution of conscience, for want of matter of his own) hath thrust upon it, to delude some scrupulous consciences. With a briefe exhortation to peace, with truth, righteousnesse, and holinesse.

Prynne, William, 1600-1669.

January 1643

[1], 7 p.Attributed to William Prynne by Wing.Place of publication from Wing.Pagination from McAlpin...

An examination of the grounds or causes, which are said to induce the court of Boston in New-England to make that order or law of banishment upon pain of death against the Quakers;: as also of the grounds and considerations by them produced to manifest the warrantableness and justness both of their making and executing the same, which they now stand deeply engaged to defend, having already thereupon put two of them to death. As also of some further grounds for justifying of the same, in an appendix to John Norton's book ... whereto he is said to be appointed by the General Court. And likewise of the arguments briefly hinted in that which is called, A true relation of the proceedings against the Quakers, &c. Whereunto somewhat is added about the authority and government which Christ excluded out of his Church ... By Isaac Penington, the younger.

Penington, Isaac, 1616-1679.

January 1660

[4], 99, [1] p.A reply to the appendix in the 1660 edition of "The heart of N-England rent at the bl...

A bloudy tenent confuted, or, Bloud forbidden:: shewing the unlawfulnesse of eating bloud, in what manner of thing soever. Wherein is clearely proved by Scripture, that eating of bloud was alwaies unlawfull both to Jewes and Gentiles; and is still unlawfull for Christians under the Gospell. With an answer to all objections to the contrary: and the vindicating of this opinion from Judaisme.

January 1646

8 p.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Feb: 16"; the 6 in imprint date crossed out and date altered to 16...

VVholesome severity reconciled with Christian liberty. Or, the true resolution of a present controversie concerning liberty of conscience. Here you have the question stated, the middle way betwixt popish tyrannie and schismatizing liberty approved, and also confirmed from Scripture, and the testimonies of divines, yea of whole churches: the chiefe arguments and exceptions used in The bloudy tenent, The compassionate samaritane, M.S. to A.S. &c. examined. Eight distinctions added for qualifying and clearing the whole matter. And in conclusion a parænetick to the five apologists for choosing accommodation rather then toleration. Imprimatur. Ia. Cranford. Decemb 16. 1644.

Gillespie, George, 1613-1648.

January 1645

[8], 40 p.Attributed to George Gillespie.Annotation on Thomason copy: The 5 in the imprint date is c...

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