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Christian Economy

Then & Now

Christian Economy, 1609 and today

Read the book as it was first printed in 1609, side by side with this edition. Tap any highlighted word to see what it used to say, and why it changed.

83%
of the words are exactly as printed
17%
only changed in spelling, capitals or punctuation
0.2%
changed in grammar or wording
  1. 1The Epistle Dedicatory3 changes
  2. 21. Of Christian Economy, and of the Familyas printed
  3. 32. Of the Household Service of God7 changes
  4. 43. Of Married Folks4 changes
  5. 54. Of the Contract6 changes
  6. 65. Of the Choice of Persons Fit for Marriage21 changes
  7. 76. Of Consent in the Contract1 change
  8. 87. Of Rejection, or Refusal of the Contractas printed
  9. 98. Of Marriage4 changes
  10. 109. Of the Duties of Married Persons6 changes
  11. 1110. Of the Communion of Married Folks6 changes
  12. 1211. Of the Husbandas printed
  13. 1312. Of the Wifeas printed
  14. 1413. Of the Parent6 changes
  15. 1514. Of the Son1 change
  16. 1615. Of the Masteras printed
  17. 1716. Of the Servant2 changes
  18. 1817. Of the Master of the Family or Goodman of the House3 changes
  19. 1918. Of the Mistress of the Family, or Goodwife of the Houseas printed

Changes to wording or grammar in each part, each one highlighted when you open it. Spelling, capitals and punctuation are not counted.