The Great Case of Tithes Truly Stated, Clearly Open'd, and Fully Resolv'd
The great case of tithes truly stated, clearly open'd, and fully resolv'd, : To which is added, A Defence of some other Principles held by the People Call'd Quakers, in which they differ from other Religious Denominations BY J.M.
Pearson, Anthony; Josiah Martin
London: Sowle, 1730
[Quakerism: Society of Friends: Controversial Literature: Pacifism; Women's Equality; Freedom of Worship] Bound in contemporary calf. Joints cracked, with front board nearly detached. viii, 292, [8] pages. Goldsmiths'-Kress no. 06798.7-1. Pearson was an early English Quaker, who argued against involuntary tithes. He renounced his faith (at least outwardly) after the restoration. Also included is "A Defence of some other Principles held by the People Call'd Quakers, in which they differ from other Religious Denominations," by Josiah Martin. Which includes Quaker beliefs: On bearing arms and fighting (pacifism), of swearing, of baptism and the lord's supper, Of Woman's Preaching (equality).