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Is the Hierarchy an Aggression? (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Stephen Edward De Vere

 
9780656147380: Is the Hierarchy an Aggression? (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Is the Hierarchy an Aggression?

A concise, argument-driven look at how England handled the Catholic hierarchy and religious liberty. It examines legal and constitutional questions with clear, accessible language.

Religious power, national sovereignty, and toleration are put under the lens. The text weighs official intercourse with Rome, the Papal act, and the limits of religious freedom in a modern state, offering a reasoned path through contested issues.
  • Shows how law, policy, and religion intersect in a historic debate about church and state.
  • Explains the two common objections to the appointment of a Catholic hierarchy and how they’re addressed.
  • Discusses concepts of toleration, civil Protestantism, and the role of public opinion in religious matters.
  • Offers a structured argument that helps readers follow international law versus national sovereignty concerns.
Ideal for readers of history, political philosophy, and religious studies who want a clear, calmly argued perspective on church-state relations.

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