The Puritans And The Tithes (1905)

""The Puritans and the Tithes"" is a historical book written by Thomas Hancock in 1905. The book explores the history of the Puritans and their struggle against the practice of tithing in England during the 16th and 17th centuries. The author delves into the religious and political context of the time, examining the Puritan movement and its impact on English society. The book also provides an in-depth analysis of the tithing system, which required individuals to give a tenth of their income to the church. Hancock examines the controversies surrounding this practice, including the resistance of the Puritans who believed that it was not biblical and that it imposed an unfair burden on the poor. The author also explores the various attempts made by the Puritans to abolish tithing and the eventual success of their efforts. Overall, ""The Puritans and the Tithes"" is an insightful historical account that sheds light on the religious and social struggles of the Puritan movement in England during the 16th and 17th centuries.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.