A Shield of the Truth : Or, the Truth of God Cleared from Scandalls and Reproaches Cast Upon It by Scandalous and Reproachfull Tongues Which the Devill in All Ages Did Make Use Of, Whereby He Blasphem

James Parnell was a 17th-century English Quaker and author known for his work "The Scourge of Popery." His writing style was direct and provocative, challenging the authority of the Catholic Church. Parnell's contribution to literature lies in his fearless criticism of religious institutions and commitment to freedom of thought.