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Three Letters to the Editor of the Guardian: With a Preliminary Paper on the Extravagance of Certain Allegations Which Imply Some Similarity Between ... at Some Period, of the Catholic Church - Hardcover

William George Ward

 
9780483094130: Three Letters to the Editor of the Guardian: With a Preliminary Paper on the Extravagance of Certain Allegations Which Imply Some Similarity Between ... at Some Period, of the Catholic Church

Synopsis

A sharp, thoughtful critique of how church authority and tradition shape belief.

This collection argues with keen historical detail about scriptural interpretation, church governance, and the role of the state in religious life.

The book confronts long-standing questions about how Christians know what is true: the authority of the living church versus personal study, the meaning of the Apostolic Tradition, and the limits of civil power in matters of faith. It presents a polemic aimed at clarifying where Anglican claims fit in the broader Christian tradition, with careful reference to past debates and key moments in church history.
  • Deliberate examination of the Rule of Faith and competing paths to understanding Scripture
  • Arguments about the church’s role in safeguarding doctrine and the use of civil power
  • Historical references to debates, authorities, and controversies that shaped Anglican-Catholic relations
  • A reasoned push to ground religious unity in consistent principles rather than political or personal advantage
Ideal for readers of religious history, Anglican-Catholic debates, and 19th-century theological controversy.

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