Problems and Principles Being Papers on Subjects, Theological and Ecclesiastical (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Late R. C. Moberly

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483713775 ISBN 13: 9780483713772

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A thoughtful examination of church property, state power, and the moral questions at their intersection.

This work surveys how endowments, governance, and national policy affect the life of the Church, inviting readers to weigh conscience, equity, and tradition against political change.

Drawing on historical and doctrinal considerations, it challenges simple conclusions about ownership and authority. It explains how church discipline, independence, and the spiritual mission relate to broader questions of law, governance, and national welfare. The discussion balances practical realities with enduring principles, offering a measured view of reform and its potential consequences.

• Clarifies how church endowment has been understood and contested across different eras.
• Explains the relationship between church authority, state power, and legal structures.
• Discusses the moral risks and duties involved in major policy changes affecting the church.
• Offers a framework for evaluating reform proposals with equity and conscience at their core.

Ideal for readers of church history, theology, and public policy who seek a careful, balanced perspective on church-state relations.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483713775
• ISBN 13: 9780483713772
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 430