Early in his life Defoe was studying to become a (dissenting) minister. Later he also wrote the famous novel, Robinson Crusoe.

This title, written as a dialogue (of over 400 pages), demonstrates why husbands and wives should be of the same religion with one another; and how to bring such ends about.

It also contains an appendix concerning the necessity of taking none but religious servants, and a proposal for the better managing of servants. See also William Gouge's Of Domestical Duties for more information on this topic.