The Holy State: Book 2 Chapters 1–15

Originally published in 1921, this volume contains chapters from the second book of The Holy State and the Prophane State (1642).

Thomas Fuller (Author)

9781107697362, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 24 January 2013

72 pages
20.3 x 12.7 x 0.4 cm, 0.88 kg

Originally published in 1921 as part of the Cambridge Plain Texts series, this volume contains the first fifteen chapters of the second book of The Holy State and the Prophane State (1642) by leading English churchman Thomas Fuller (1608–61). The volume is comprised of descriptions of model characters and short biographical sketches, revealing Fuller's vision of the nature of society and its potential improvement. A short editorial introduction is also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Fuller and his writings.

Note S. C. Roberts
1. The good advocate
2. The good physician
3. The life of Paracelsus
4. The controversiall divine
5. The life of Dr Whitaker
6. The true church antiquary
7. The generall artist
8. The life of Julius Scaliger
9. The faithfull minister
10. The life of Mr Perkins
11. The god parishoner
12. The good patron
13. The good landlord
14. The good master of a colledge
15. The life of Dr Metcalf.

Subject Areas: Western philosophy: c 1600 to c 1900 [HPCD]