Faults on Both Sides. Part the Second, or, An Essay Upon the Original Cause, Progress and Mischevous Consequences of the Factions in the Church ... ... way of Letter to a new Member of Parliament

by Simon Fl 1695 Faults on Both Clement

First published 2018

A freshly elected Member of Parliament enters the volatile realm of Church politics through an unexpected correspondence. The letter he receives methodically dissects the religious divisions consuming the institution. His correspondent relies on respected authorities to map how these factions began, developed strength, and poisoned the Church from within. The detailed analysis uncovers the root causes of conflict and follows the disputes as they fractured the religious body. The writer demonstrates that mutual blame belongs to both warring sides for intensifying conflicts and harming spiritual life. The parliamentary novice confronts the intricate dynamics fueling institutional battles and witnesses how factional combat devastates religious communities. This epistolary investigation forces him to understand the true price of ecclesiastical warfare.

Genres: historical-fiction, political-science, church-history, academic

Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water

Period: 17th Century

44 pages · Paperback · Palala Press

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