The Trial of William Whiston, Clerk: For Defaming and Denying the Holy Trinity, Before the Lord Chief Justice Reason is a historical account of the trial of William Whiston, a prominent English theologian and mathematician, who was accused of defaming and denying the Holy Trinity. The book was written by Alexander Pope and was published in 1740. The trial took place in 1710 and was presided over by Lord Chief Justice Reason. Whiston was accused of heresy and blasphemy, and was ultimately found guilty and removed from his ...
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The Trial of William Whiston, Clerk: For Defaming and Denying the Holy Trinity, Before the Lord Chief Justice Reason is a historical account of the trial of William Whiston, a prominent English theologian and mathematician, who was accused of defaming and denying the Holy Trinity. The book was written by Alexander Pope and was published in 1740. The trial took place in 1710 and was presided over by Lord Chief Justice Reason. Whiston was accused of heresy and blasphemy, and was ultimately found guilty and removed from his position as Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge. The book provides a detailed account of the trial, including the arguments made by both Whiston and the prosecution, as well as the verdict and its aftermath. It also offers insights into the religious and political climate of England at the time, particularly with regards to the Church of England and its relationship with dissenting voices. Overall, The Trial of William Whiston is a fascinating historical document that sheds light on an important moment in English religious and intellectual history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original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.
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