Reasons for entering into the controversy against Episcopacy His adversary's title-page ... Milton falsely said to have been expelled from Oxford His contempt for the Universities ... Early rising-Buffon-Herault de Sechelles Old cloaks and false beards-First seeds of the Areopagitica Apology for his Early Life and Writings. Spirit of persecution-Incitement to stoning Milton's wives all virgins-Amiable simplicity of Mr. Mitford! Riches-a bait to draw men into the church No wealth, no learning-Lucre the only support of theological Study of natural philosophy-Mistake of Dr. Johnson-Opinion Ancient systems of education Aim of Milton's system-Equal excellence in peace and war The tradesman's religion Manufacture of sermons-A young raw preacher Turkish prohibition of printing-Splendid application of the fable Coronation oaths-Doctrine of resistance Slavish spirit of the Jews Admissions of James I. in favour of freedom Opinion of Livy on the expulsion of the kings Christian doctrine of resistance |