A Discourse Concerning the Unity of the Catholick Church Maintained in the Church of England (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Cave

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483672920 ISBN 13: 9780483672925

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Unity in the Catholick Church and the English Church: an examination of doctrine, authority, and reform

This work surveys the long debate about how the Catholic Church binds its members, and how England's church fits into that wider communion. It weighs principles, disputes, and the calls for reform that shaped the English church’s present form.

Written for readers seeking a clear, accessible account of Christian unity, authority, and the ongoing question of how a nation’s church relates to the global Catholic tradition. The volume outlines key premises, discusses historical divisions, and explains the author’s cautious approach to reform and reconciliation.

• Grounds for seeing a single, universal church as the goal of Christian unity
• How the English Church is positioned within the broader Catholic tradition
• Arguments for reform, discipline, and common worship that respect shared beliefs
• Common concerns about division, confusion, and how to discuss differences respectfully

Ideal for readers of religious history, church history, and discussions of unity, authority, and tradition within Christianity.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483672920
• ISBN 13: 9780483672925
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 69