First published in 1637, this work by William Chillingworth defends the Church of England against Catholicism and Calvinism. Chillingworth argues that the Bible is the only true source of religious authority, and that individuals should be free to interpret it themselves. This influential book played a role in the development of religious toleration in England. 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 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. 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.