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This book presents writings produced by the Muggletonians---an unusual seventeenth-century English sect founded in 1652 by John Reeve and Lodowick Muggleton. The volume draws on documents from a recently discovered Muggleton archive and rare seventeenth-century tracts. Among those included are Muggleton's autobiography, excerpts from works co-written by Muggleton and Reeve, letters, songs (including ones composed to celebrate Muggleton's release from prison), and miscellany.
This volume investigates the theological foundations and historical trajectory of the Muggletonians, a radical seventeenth-century English sect. Editor Ted L. Underwood compiles rare tracts and archival documents to provide a comprehensive view of the movement's internal logic and public identity. By presenting primary source material, the text argues for the significance of Muggletonian thought within the broader context of English religious dissent.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Scholars and historians identify this collection as a vital resource for understanding the nuances of seventeenth-century radicalism. Readers frequently note the accessibility of the primary source material, which serves as a foundational text for those studying the history of English religious dissent.
Page Count:
265
Publication Date:
2000-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190283831
ISBN-13:
9780190283834
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