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3 unusual facts about William Sherlock


Socinian controversy

These two publications prompted William Sherlock's Vindication (1690) of the doctrine of the Trinity.

An unintended consequence of strong attacks by theologically orthodox Anglicans, in the longer term, was a resulting greater de facto tolerance extending among English Protestants, after a halt was called to the aggressive stance in particular of William Sherlock.

William Sherlock

After the "Glorious Revolution" he was suspended for refusing the oaths to William and Mary, but before losing his position he yielded, justifying his change of attitude.



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