1687-Increase Mather (1639-1723).-In this preface, Mather begins by decrying the profaneness of the stage and stage plays, occasioned by the erection of a theater, this describes why this should be avoided by Christians.
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1687-Increase Mather (1639-1723).-This chapter discusses the common practice of drinking healths (i.e., the toasting that often accompanies special occasions) and its heathen origins and reasons why Christians should avoid such evils.
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1687-Increase Mather (1639-1723).-This chapter testifies against the use and abuse of the lot for purposes of gaming showing the wicked heathenism of many pastimes now considered innocent.
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1687-Increase Mather (1639-1723).-A chapter devoted to the history and superstition of Christmas keeping showing that it is far from being either an innocent or a Christian observance.
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1687-Increase Mather (1639-1723).-This final chapter of the Testimony takes up the sinfulness of certain traditional practices which identify with Romanism or paganism as well as challenging the wicked practice of cock-fighting.
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