This collection includes the polemical works of Joseph Hall, a 17th-century English bishop known for his sharp and witty writing style. The works address numerous theological and religious controversies of the time and offer insights into the intellectual climate of England in the 1600s. Josiah Pratt provides a biographical account of Hall's life and struggles. 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.