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Routledge - English Bibles on Trial: Bible Burning 1640-1800

Name: Routledge - English Bibles on Trial: Bible Burning 1640-1800
Brand: Routledge
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Explore a unique period of history with English Bibles on Trial. This Routledge publication examines the intense antagonism and acts of violence directed toward English Bibles in England, Scotland, and Ireland. Spanning from the English Civil War to the end of the eighteenth century, the book investigates how Bibles were burnt, torn, and desecrated in highly offensive and theatrical ways. Readers will learn how various groups, including soldiers, rebels, clergymen, and laymen, used violent gestures to express their emotions and views regarding the English Bible. The text details how both believers and doubters targeted specific Bibles, often focusing on the texts of different denominations. This work provides a deep look into the social and religious tensions of the era through the lens of book desecration and symbolic violence.

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Covers the historical period from the English Civil War to the end of the eighteenth century.

Examines acts of violence against Bibles in England, Scotland, and Ireland.

Analyzes how soldiers, rebels, and clergymen expressed religious views through physical gestures.

Details the various ways Bibles were treated, including being burnt, torn, or thrown away.

Provides insight into the targeting of Bibles from different religious denominations.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1138200786
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Europe > Great Britain > Georgian & Regency Britain
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 14 November 2016
Listed Since: 10 June 2016

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