Anglican Catholicity Vindicated Against Roman Innovations presents a historic argument for a true, ancient Catholic faith found in the English church.
This edition foregrounds how the English church sees itself as continuing the apostolic tradition, while contrasting it with Roman claims and later innovations. It frames reform as a return to the Church’s earliest beliefs, practiced with a view toward unity among true Christians.
Through a careful exchange of ideas, the text discusses how the English church holds that true Catholicity is drawn from Scripture and the ancient church, not from later additions. It explains why the English church seeks reconciliation with, but does not imitate, Rome’s modern practices, and why a free council and clear doctrinal standards are central to its position. The work also surveys practices such as confession, the celebration of the Eucharist, and the role of church authority, always with an eye toward continuity with the apostolic age.
- Examination of what counts as essentials versus practices that are lawful but not strictly necessary
- Arguments about authority, tradition, and the relationship between church and civil power
- Discussion of how the English church identifies the true Catholic church and maintains unity
- Clarifications on liturgy, confession, and the role of saints within a Catholic framework
Ideal for readers of religious history, Anglican advocacy, and early modern ecclesial debates about authority, reform, and Catholic identity.