The Bloudy Tenent of Persecution for Cause of Conscience Discussed and Mr. Cotton's Letter Examined and Answered

Written by Roger Williams

Published by Public Domain

Genre: Religious Non-Fiction

Audience: Historians, theologians, and those interested in religious freedom

Tone: Scholarly

Roger Williams's 'The Bloudy Tenent of Persecution' passionately argues for religious freedom and the separation of church and state, critiquing the persecution justified by civil authorities and emphasizing the importance of conscience in matters of faith.