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“If men do their best endeavours to free themselves from all errors, and yet fail of it through human frailty, so well I am persuaded of the goodness of God, that if in me alone should meet a confluence of all such errors of all the Protestants in the world that were thus qualified, I should not be so much afraid of them all, as I should be to ask pardon for them.”

Quote by William Chillingworth

Book:The works of William Chillingworth, 1: in three volumes
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The works of William Chillingworth, 1: in three volumes

This collection includes a selection of Chillingworth's philosophical and theological works, showcasing his contributions to the fields of religion and philosophy during the 17th century. more

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William Chillingworth

William Chillingworth (1602-1644) was an English philosopher and theologian whose ideas had a significant impact on the development of religious freedom and the Enlightenment. He was a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation and is best known for his work advocating for religious liberty and opposing religious persecution. more

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