Flagellum Pontificis Et Episcoporum Latialium

<p><i>Flagellum Pontificis Et Episcoporum Latialium</i> a polemical work by John Bastwick was originally published in Latin in 1634 and later augmented in this 1641 edition. The title translates to 'The Scourge of the Pontiff and the Bishops of Latium.' Bastwick's writings challenged the authority of the papacy and the policies of the Roman Catholic Church. His works including this one contributed to the religious and political tensions of the 17th century reflecting the broader conflicts between Protestant and Catholic factions in Europe. This book offers insight into the theological debates and power struggles that shaped the era.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>