In the seventeenth century, daily lives were shaped by religious observance; the Bible was the means by which the world was understood, and Biblical language was one of the most comprehensive tools of expression. However, religious orthodoxy was a hotly contested issue that pervaded political discourse and fired loyalties at all levels I acknowledge that an electronic copy of my thesis must be lodged with the University Library and, subject to the General Award Rules of The University of

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