The Doctrine and Discipline of Divorce

by John Milton

THE
Doctrine & Discipline
OF
DIVORCE:

Restor'd to the good of both Sexes, From the bondage of Canon Law, and other mistakes to the true meaning of Scripture in the Law and Gospel compar'd.

Wherin also are set down the bad consequences of abolishing or condemning of Sin, that which the Law of God allowes, and Christ abolisht not.

Now the second time revis'd and much augmented,

In Two BOOKS:

To the Parlament of England with the Assembly.

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The Author J. M.

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Matth. 13.52.

Every Scribe instructed to the Kingdome of Heav'n, is like the Maister of a house which bringeth out of his treasury things new and old.

Prov. 18.13.

He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.

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LONDON,
Imprinted in the yeare 1644.

Books (not listed in original)

To the Parlament of England
Booke. I.
Preface
Chapter I.
Chapter II.
Chapter III.
Chapter IIII.
Chapter V.
Chapter VI.
Chapter VII.
Chapter VIII.
Chapter IX.
Chapter X.
Chapter XI.
Chapter XII.
Chapter XIII.
Chapter XIV.
Booke. II.
Chapter I.
Chapter II.
Chapter III.
Chapter IV.
Chapter V.
Chapter VI.
Chapter VII.
Chapter VIII.
Chapter IX.
Chapter X.
Chapter XI.
Chapter XII.
Chapter XIII.
Chapter XIV.
Chapter XV.
Chapter XVI.
Chapter XVII.
Chapter XVIII.
Chapter XIX.
Chapter XX.
Chapter XXI.
Chapter XXII.
Errata