Essays on important subjects : intended to establish the doctrine of salvation by grace, and to point out its influence on holiness of life / by John Witherspoon, D.D. ; to which are added by the publishers, Ecclesiastical characteristics, or The arcana of church policy, with A serious apology, which have been generally ascribed to the same author.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Presbyterian Church.

Theology--History--18th century.

Theology.

Theology--Early works to 1800.

History.

Genre:

Booksellers' advertisements -- England -- 18th century.

Physical Description:

3 volumes ; 18 cm (12mo)

Place of Publication:

London : Printed for Edward and Charles Dilly ..., 1765.

Contents:

v. 1. Essay on the connexion between the doctrine of justification by the imputed righteousness of Christ, and holiness of life. The absolute necessity of salvation through Christ. The trial of religious truth by its moral influence. The charge of sedition and faction against good men, especially faithful ministers, considered and accounted for. Prayer for national prosperity and for the revival of religion inseparably connected

v. 2. A serious enquiry into the nature and effects of the stage. Ecclesiastical characteristics

v. 3. A practical treatise on regeneration.

Notes:

Vol. 3 has also special t.p., dated 1764.

Advertisements at end of v. 1 and 3.

Local Notes:

Imperfect: v. 2 wanting.

OCLC:

228751120