The Papal Claims Considered in the Light of Scripture and History (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

George Franklin Seymour

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267533365 ISBN 13: 9780267533367

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Examines the roots and arguments behind papal claims in light of early church history.

This scholarly study questions the idea that the Bishop of Rome held universal teaching authority from the start, focusing on the Council of Jerusalem, the role of St. Peter and St. James, and the position of the Jerusalem church.

The text challenges long-standing assumptions about primacy in the apostolic era. It draws on early testimonies and ecclesiastical writings to weigh how the first Christian councils shaped authority and governance in the church. The author presents a careful, evidence-based look at how Peter and James were seen in the earliest days of Christianity and what that means for later claims of papal supremacy.

• Analyzes the Council of Jerusalem and its decisions without relying on later traditions
• Explains how Peter and James are portrayed in early sources and what that implies for authority
• Discusses the growth of the Petrine narrative and its impact on church leadership
• Considers how historical context informs contemporary discussions about church governance

Ideal for readers interested in church history, early Christian politics, and the roots of papal claims.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267533365
• ISBN 13: 9780267533367
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 231