Milton's Considerations: Touching The Likeliest Means To Remove Hirelings Out Of The Church (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163583609)

Milton's Considerations: Touching The Likeliest Means To Remove Hirelings Out Of The Church is a book written by the famous English poet and political thinker John Milton. The book is a passionate argument for the removal of ""hirelings"" - clergymen who are paid by the state rather than by their congregations - from the Church of England. Milton argues that these hirelings are corrupt and self-serving, and that they have no real commitment to the spiritual welfare of their congregations.The book is divided into two parts. The first part is a historical survey of the role of the clergy in the Church of England, from the time of the Reformation to Milton's own day. Milton argues that the original spirit of the Reformation, which emphasized the importance of individual conscience and personal faith, has been corrupted by the introduction of state-sponsored clergy. He also criticizes the way in which the Church of England has become a tool of political power, rather than a spiritual institution.The second part of the book is a series of proposals for reforming the Church of England. Milton argues that the only way to restore the Church to its original purity is to remove the hirelings and replace them with ministers who are chosen by their congregations and supported by voluntary donations. He also proposes a number of other reforms, such as the abolition of bishops and the establishment of a system of church courts that are independent of the state.Overall, Milton's Considerations is a powerful critique of the Church of England and a passionate call for reform. It is a testament to Milton's deep commitment to religious freedom and his belief in the importance of individual conscience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Milton
ISBN-10: 116358360X
ISBN-13: 9781163583609
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 40
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.15lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.08d