Common Weal Press
The Anatomy of Simon Magus

Then & Now

The Anatomy of Simon Magus, 1700 and today

Read the book as it was first printed in 1700, side by side with this edition. Tap any highlighted word to see what it used to say, and why it changed.

69%
of the words are exactly as printed
29%
only changed in spelling, capitals or punctuation
2.6%
changed in grammar or wording
  1. 1Forewordas printed
  2. 2Of the Nature of Simony, What It Is112 changes
  3. 3Of the Several Ways Whereby the Guilt of Simony May Be Incurred in the Entrance upon a Spiritual Office152 changes
  4. 4How Simony Is Practiced in the Administration of a Spiritual Office68 changes
  5. 5Of the Heinousness of the Sin of Simony56 changes
  6. 6Whether They Are to Be Reputed the Ministers of Christ, Who Enter by Simony?126 changes
  7. 7A Warning to Young Men, in Reference to Their Entry upon Spiritual Offices in the Church123 changes
  8. 8A Word of Warning to Patrons13 changes
  9. 9A Humble Advice to Bishops and Governors of the Church26 changes
  10. 10Appendixas printed
  11. 11Abbreviations and Reference Guideas printed

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