A Christian family builded by God, directing all governours of families how to act.

London, P. Stephens, 1653. 8vo. In contemporary full calf with ruled fillets to boards. Small paper-label pasted on to spine. Stains and scratches to boards, front board with two wormholes. Inner hinges split, bookblock partly detached. (14), 106 pp.

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The rare first edition of Abbot’s work in which he discusses the principles of building and maintaining a Christian family. The central theme is the idea that God’s influence should be evident in all aspects of family life, shaping both individual behavior and interactions within the household. In this work, Abbot emphasizes the significance of piety, obedience and strict devotion to Christian doctrine within the family. He delves into the roles of each family member with particular emphasis on the responsibilities of parents to nurture their children in the fear and instruction of the Lord.