An Apologeticall Narration
An Apologeticall Narration was theological tract submitted by five Independent preachers to the English Parliament on 3 January 1644.
An Apologeticall Narration was written by Thomas Goodwin, Philip Nye, Sidrach Simpson, Jeremiah Burroughs and William Bridge sometimes referred to collectively as the "Five Dissenting Brethren".[1] Veronica Wedgwood argues that by submitting the tract direct to Parliament, rather than the Westminster Assembly, this was an effective way of bringing their point of view to a wider public without exposing it to controversy in the Assembly, where it would have faced being out-argued and they themselves would have been outnumbered.[2]
Adam Steuart published a rebuttal in February.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ Stewart, Angus. "The Westminster Confession and Church Unity". Covenant Protestant Reformed Church. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ↑ C.V. Wedgewood (1958), The King's War 1641 - 1647, Collins, p. 285
- ↑ Some Observations and Annotations upon the Apologetical Narration (1644)
Further reading
- Goodwin, Thomas; Nye, Philip; Simpson, Sidrach; Burroughes, Jerermiah; Bridge, William (1643). "An apologeticall narration, humbly submitted to the Honourable Houses of Parliament". London.
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