Two dissertations written by the Late Bishop Burnet, viz. I. A defence of polygamy. Proving that it is not contrary to the law and nature of marriage; and that an express prohibition of it is no where to be found in Scripture. II. The lawsfulness of divorce, on account of sterility in women. Proving that defect a sufficient reason for saparation. With other curious tracts.

People / Organizations

• Edmund Curll ("printed for")
• Gilbert Burnet (Author)

Imprint

London: Printed for E. Curll, at Congreve’s Head, over-against Catherine-Street in the Strand, 1731.

Publication year

1731-1731

ESTC No.

T217741

Grub Street ID

242584

Description

16p. ; 8⁰

Note

Also issued as part of: 'Bibliotheca recondita' vol.2, London, 1739.