Epistle To The Terrible Priests Of The Convocation House (1843)

Luther, and John Penry is a satirical work that was published in 1843. The book is an epistle, or letter, that is addressed to the priests of the Convocation House, which was a governing body of the Church of England. The author, who goes by the pseudonym Mar-Prelate, is believed to be a group of writers that included Martin Luther and John Penry.The book is written in a humorous and sarcastic tone, and it criticizes the Church of England for its corruption and hypocrisy. Mar-Prelate accuses the priests of being more concerned with their own wealth and power than with the spiritual well-being of their congregations. The book also mocks the Church's use of Latin and its emphasis on ritual and ceremony over personal faith.Despite its humorous tone, An Epistle To The Terrible Priests Of The Convocation House was a controversial work that was banned by the Church of England. The authors were accused of blasphemy and sedition, and several of them were arrested and executed.Today, the book is considered an important work of English satire and a landmark in the history of religious dissent. It is also valued for its insights into the political and social climate of 16th-century England.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.