src: A thorough acquaintance with the speculative philosophy of his time enabled him to expose its errors; and by his study of national and ecclesiastical law he was prepared to engage in the great struggle for civil and religious liberty.
tgt: Um conhecimento proficiente da filosofia especulativa de seu tempo, habilitou-o a expor os erros dela; e, mediante o estudo das leis civis e eclesiásticas, preparou-se para entrar na grande luta pela liberdade civil e religiosa.