Essays On The Church, By A Layman R.B. Seeley - Softcover

Robert Benton Seeley

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0461423448 ISBN 13: 9780461423440

Publisher: HardPress, 2021

Synopsis

Essays On The Church, By A Layman R.B. Seeley — Robert Benton Seeley. Essays On The Church, By A Layman is a historical and doctrinal treatise defending the Church of England's national establishment. Spanning twelve chapters, the work surveys scriptural precedents, historical practice, and practical experience to argue that a state-endowed church best preserves truth, unity, and moral welfare. Seeley contends that civil rulers have a duty to promote religious instruction and maintain public worship, and that the voluntary system in places like America has failed to supply the spiritual needs of a large population. He marshals biblical passages, patristic testimony, and contemporary statistics to defend endowments, episcopal oversight, a defined creed and liturgy, and a disciplined church order. The volume also critiques dissenters’ grievances, discusses church reform, and defends the legitimacy of national church standards, while advocating a robust role for church and state in sustaining religious institutions. Seeley concludes with reflections on the church’s role as a national unifier and guardian of doctrinal truth, grounded in scripture, history, and providence.

Edition details

• Publisher: HardPress
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0461423448
• ISBN 13: 9780461423440
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 316