A Sketch Of The Rise And Progress Of Christianity by Robert William Mackay. This work is a sweeping, critical survey of the origins, growth, and doctrinal development of Christianity from its Jewish reform roots to the establishment of Catholic orthodoxy and the papal see. Mackay examines the formation of the New Testament canon, the Pauline controversy, and the emergence of Catholicity, tracing how early Christian communities struggled with questions of faith, tradition, and authority. He discusses Gnosticism, Ebionitism, and other early movements, the rise of the episcopal system, and the feudal entrenchment of church power. The book analyzes the evolution of dogma, the scholastic theology of the Middle Ages, and the gradual decline of papal supremacy, concluding with reform movements that challenged papal authority and sought to restore a purer Christianity. Throughout, the author emphasizes historical context and critical scrutiny, offering a comprehensive, if polemical, account of how Christian belief transformed over centuries.
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