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100	1		_aSwift, Jonathan, _d1667-1745
245	1	4	_aThe Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 04 : _bSwift's Writings on Religion and the Church — Volume 2
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-06-25
508			_aEtext produced by Terry Gilliland and PG Distributed Proofreaders HTML file produced by David Widger
520			_a"The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 04" by Jonathan Swift is a collection of Swift's writings, likely produced in the late 19th century, focusing primarily on his notable political pamphlets and tracts from earlier periods. This volume specifically addresses themes of religion, political dissent, and societal commentary, particularly revolving around the controversial Sacramental Test and its implications for governance and religious practice in Ireland. The opening of this volume introduces a letter that examines the issue of the Sacramental Test, written from the perspective of an Irish member of Parliament to his English counterpart. This member critiques the misleading narratives circulated by both dissenters and supporters of the Test, discussing the potential risks and impacts of its repeal on the established Church and the broader social landscape in Ireland. Swift interweaves historical context with pointed satire and rigorously logical arguments, reflecting his complex views on religious dissent, loyalty, and national identity. He posits that the repeal might destabilize the already fraught relationship between differing religious factions while defending the necessity of the test in maintaining the integrity of the established Church. This portion serves as a clear indication of Swift's mastery of political discourse and his commitment to addressing significant ecclesiastical and civic matters through incisive commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aChurch of England -- Sermons
653			_aSermons, English
653			_aEngland and Wales. Test Act 1673
700	1		_aScott, Temple, _d1864-1939
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12746
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