The Episcopal Church Defended (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2022
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Print on Demand. This book is a product of the religious ferment of the 19th century. It is an appeal to the tenets of the Episcopal Church, viewed through the lens of the bitter controversy regarding the Methodist Episcopal Church. Within this text lies a wealth of historical perspective on the history of these denominations, from the Oxford Tractarians to the formation of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The author meticulously examines the arguments against the validity of Methodist Episcopal ordination and defends the Episcopal Church's claims to apostolic succession. In doing so, the author lays bare the heart of the dispute, which the author sees as a matter of proper adherence to the processes of ordination and episcopal authority. Not simply a historical document, this book also delves into questions of the nature of the church and the importance of unity within the Christian faith. Its insights into these matters remain relevant to this day. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…
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- Title
- The Episcopal Church Defended (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- James A. Bolles
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2022
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1330986687
- ISBN 13
- 9781330986684
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- Christianity
Explore a heated 19th‑century dialogue about church government, authority, and identity in early American Methodism and Anglican tradition.
In The Episcopal Church Defended, readers follow a pointed exchange between James A. Bolles and the Rev. Allen Steele. The book assembles letters and replies that weigh claims about church governance, ordination, and the boundaries between Methodism and Anglican practice. It presents a historical debate set against a backdrop of public accusations, defenses, and appeals to charity within a divided Christian landscape.
The material offers insight into how early American church leaders argued over who may ordain, how ministers are chosen, and what counts as a legitimate church. It traces arguments about the presence of lay participation, the role of bishops, and the authority of Wesleyan practices versus established episcopal structures. The result is a documentary‑style examination of a complex controversy that shaped views on church order and communion.
- Detailed discussion of ordination practices and the question of episcopal authority.
- Clarifications about charges of Jesuitism and accusations between clergy and congregations.
- Excerpts and context related to Dr. Coke, Mr. Wesley, and the rise of Methodist structures in America.
- Twenty‑first‑century readers will see how 19th‑century disputes were framed and argued.
Ideal for readers of religious history, church governance, and the study of early American Methodism and Anglican‑Methodist relations.
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