Where the Protestant Episcopal Church Stands: A Review of Official Definitions Versus Non-Official Theories Concerning the Nature and Extent of the Church Catholic (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Edward McCrady

9780484204521: Where the Protestant Episcopal Church Stands: A Review of Official Definitions Versus Non-Official Theories Concerning the Nature and Extent of the Church Catholic (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484204521 ISBN 13: 9780484204521

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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This book surveys competing views on what makes a church truly Catholic and how a national body fits in.

Edward McCrady’s analysis pits official definitions against non-official theories about the nature and reach of the Church Catholic. It traces why some propose naming a single American branch as the Catholic Church, and why others warn that such a title could blur lines of unity. The discussion centers on the Historic Episcopate and how it is used to define who belongs to the true Church.

Through careful argument, the work examines the implications for unity among Christian communities in America and beyond. It presents a cautious, historically informed view of how denominational identity interacts with ecclesiastical authority.

Explains competing proposals for the official title of a church in America and their consequences for unity.
Clarifies the role of the Historic Episcopate in defining church membership.
Contrasts official definitions with non-official theories about what constitutes the Catholic Church.
Considers practical and logical arguments about federal and global church identity.

Ideal for readers of church history, ecclesiology, and Episcopal Church studies who want a clear view of the debates over Catholic identity and unity.

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