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Synopsis

Being historical discourses on the necessity of marrying religious husbands and wives only; as also of husbands and wives being of the same opinions in religion with one another. a new edition.

Item Description

12mo. 6.5 x 4.5 inches. [1v] + 290 pp. Bound in contemporary calf, spine in compartments with gilt bands. Extremities worn, including corners, and head and tail of spine; Rear joint starting to crack and occasional foxing; otherwise a very good copy. Illustrated by engraved frontispiece. Written in the form of 'historical discourses,' with dialogues examining the problems of marrying outside a person's faith. A didactic work by Daniel Defoe (c.1661-1735) on the importance of religious compatibility before and within marriage; the necessity of religious harmony during the courtship phase also being emphasised. First published anonymously in 1722, with numerous later editions.