Learned and Exceeding Well Compiled Vindication of Liberty of Religion

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Set in 1646, this work rigorously defends the principles of religious tolerance, arguing that magistrates must honor promises of liberty to heretics in times of necessity. It posits that they can grant such freedoms with a clear conscience and emphasizes the moral obligation to ensure the safety and security of heretics through oaths or bonds. The text, written in Old English, reflects the historical context of religious conflict and the emerging discourse on tolerance, though some pages may be difficult to read due to age and scarcity.