An answer to a booke [by J. Hall] entituled, An humble remonstrance· : In which, the originall of liturgy episcopacy is discussed. And quæres propounded concerning both. The parity of bishops and presbyters in scripture demonstrated. The occasion of their imparity in antiquity discovered. The disparity of the ancient and our moderne bishops manifested. The antiquity of ruling elders in the church vindicated. The prelaticall church bownded. Written by Smectymnuus [a word composed of the initials of the authors].

An answer to a booke [by J. Hall] entituled, An humble remonstrance· :

In which, the originall of liturgy episcopacy is discussed. And quæres propounded concerning both. The parity of bishops and presbyters in scripture demonstrated. The occasion of their imparity in antiquity discovered. The disparity of the ancient and our moderne bishops manifested. The antiquity of ruling elders in the church vindicated. The prelaticall church bownded. Written by Smectymnuus [a word composed of the initials of the authors].
Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: Smectymnuus.
Contributors: Milton, John, 1608-1674.
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Format: Book
Language:English
Published / Created: London : printed for I. Rothwell, and are to be sold by T.N. at the Bible in Popes-Head-Alley, 1641.
Subjects:
Hall, Joseph, > 1574-1656. > Humble remonstrance to the High Court of Parliament > Controversial literature > Early works to 1800.
Church of England > Liturgy > Early works to 1800.
Church of England > Controversial literature > Early works to 1800.
Episcopacy > Early works to 1800.
Notes:Wing attributes authorship to Stephen Marshall, who with Edmund Calamy, Thomas Young, Matthew Newcomen and William Spurstowe, wrote under the pseudonym Smectymnuus.

"Postscript" attributed to John Milton.

Later editions have title: Smectymnuus redivivus.

Incomplete.

Physical description: [2], 104 p. ; 4to

Citations/References: Wing (CD-ROM, 1996), M748

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