Reply to the Bishop of Ripon's Attack on the Catholic Church (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

A. Layman

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267800215 ISBN 13: 9780267800216

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2019

Synopsis

A pointed examination of Protestant claims and Anglican practice, from a Catholic perspective.

It challenges how authority, ritual, and unity are defined in modern Christianity, urging readers to reconsider who preserves the true faith.

This work critiques Protestant arguments, questions the legitimacy of Anglican orders, and argues for the Catholic Church as the guardian of doctrine and sacramental life. It contrasts what the author sees as worldly clergy with a vision of true priesthood, sacrifice, and continuity from the early Church.

Readers will encounter sharp historical and theological comparisons, a defense of the Real Presence, and a polemical stance on church unity and authority. The tone is direct and unapologetic, aiming to persuade through both scripture and tradition.

• Examination of transubstantiation, sacrifice, and the lay reception of the Eucharist.
• Critiques of Protestant clergy and Anglican practice, including views on priestly ordination and marriage.
• Arguments about church authority, succession, and the interpretation of Scripture.

Ideal for readers interested in Catholic apologetics, church history, and debates over authority and doctrine within Protestant-CCatholic relations.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267800215
• ISBN 13: 9780267800216
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 52