Friendly and Seasonable Advice to the Roman Catholicks of England Thomas Comber

Thomas Comber's Friendly and Seasonable Advice to the Roman Catholicks of England was published in London in 1686 for Charles Brome. This fourth edition reflects the ongoing appeal of Comber's arguments, written in a time of political tension under the Catholic monarch James II. Comber, later Dean of Durham, became widely recognized for his defense of Anglican belief. In this work he confronts claims of papal authority, infallibility, and the role of Councils, comparing Catholic teaching with early Christian practice. He also asserts the scriptural basis of Anglican positions, situating the Church of England within what he saw as continuity with the primitive church. The book is presented in a compact sextodecimo format measuring 6 by 3.5 inches. Collation reads [xxi], 143, [2] pages. Bound in full leather, the volume shows rubbing and surface wear, yet remains tight and secure with a strong text block. No illustrations are present. The work represents a significant example of Restoration-era polemical literature, reflecting Protestant identity at a critical historical moment. #29370 PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.