Jonathan Mayhew (1) (1720–1766)
Auteur de A discourse, concerning unlimited submission and non-resistance to the higher powers
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A propos de l'auteur
Crédit image: Jonathan Mayhew. Frontispiece from Memoir of the Life and Writings of Rev. Jonathan Mayhew, D.D. (1838) by Alden Bradford.
Œuvres de Jonathan Mayhew
A discourse, concerning unlimited submission and non-resistance to the higher powers (1750) 9 exemplaires
The snare broken A thanksgiving discourse, preached at the desire of the West Church, in Boston, N.E. Friday, May 23,… 3 exemplaires
Sermons upon the following subjects, viz. On hearing the word: on receiving it with meekness...By Jonathan Mayhew, D.D. 3 exemplaires
A sermon preach'd in the audience of His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; captain general, governour and commander in… 2 exemplaires
Seven sermons upon the following subjects; viz. The difference betwixt truth and falshood, right and wrong. The natural… 2 exemplaires
Popish Idolatry: A Discourse Delivered in the Chapel of Harvard-College in Cambridge, New-England, May 8. 1765 2 exemplaires
Practical discourses delivered on occasion of the earthquakes in November, 1755 : wherein is particularly shown, by a… 2 exemplaires
Two discourses delivered October 9th, 1760. : Being the day appointed to be observed as a day of public thanksgiving… 2 exemplaires
Étiqueté
Partage des connaissances
- Nom légal
- Mayhew, Jonathan
- Date de naissance
- 1720-10-08
- Date de décès
- 1766-07-09
- Sexe
- male
- Nationalité
- USA
- Lieux de résidence
- Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Études
- Harvard College (MA ∙ Divinity ∙ 1744)
- Professions
- clergy
- Organisations
- Old West Church, Boston, Massachusetts (1747-1766)
- Prix et distinctions
- University of Aberdeen (Honorary Doctorate ∙ Divinity ∙ 1749)
Membres
Critiques
Statistiques
- Œuvres
- 10
- Membres
- 27
- Popularité
- #483,027
- Évaluation
- 4.5
- Critiques
- 1
- ISBN
- 14
His major theme is the requirement that we peaceably obey government, but that this obedience is limited. The limits are based on the habitual actions of governors yielding the good of society. He concludes that the English Revolution and the Glorious Revolution of the 17th century were justified. The work gives an interesting preview to the American Revolution as he reviews the usurpations of Charles I, and gives credence to the supremacy of conscience in defining the obligations to obedience. The value of the discourse is later emphasized as some of his words will re-appear in the Declaration of Independence.
Along the way, Mayhew also gives great insights by the nature of his remarks; into the struggles between New Lights and Old lights in the Great Awakening; to the beginning of the emergence of Unitarianism; and to the general hostility of the Congregationalists toward the Catholic and the Anglican churches. The booklet offers a great glimpse into the politics history of both America and England, and to the religious struggles of the day. It is well worth reading for any student of those issues.… (plus d'informations)