A Brief Reply To The Charge Of Will. Magee, Archbishop Of Dublin: In Two Letters - Softcover

Hierophilos

 
9780371237168: A Brief Reply To The Charge Of Will. Magee, Archbishop Of Dublin: In Two Letters

Synopsis

A Brief Reply To The Charge Of Will. Magee, Archbishop Of Dublin: In Two Letters by Hierophilos is a two-letter polemical treatise from 1823 in which the author rebuts Archbishop Magee's Charge against Catholicism. The text presents a sweeping critique of Magee's arguments, denouncing what it calls the arrogance of the Establishment and defending Catholic doctrine and authority. Hierophilos argues against the alleged apostolicity and universality of the Anglican church, defends the Catholic view of apostolic succession, and asserts the sacredness and primacy of Scripture within the Catholic framework, while challenging Protestant claims to reform and the use of scripture as a mere charter of faith. The work engages with historical figures and authorities (such as Cranmer and Cromwell) to expose perceived inconsistencies and to emphasize Catholic continuity. Written in a vigorous, satirical, and argumentative tone, it aims to mobilize Catholic readers, defend the church’s rights in Ireland, and contribute to the broader religious polemics of the period.

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