Popery Examin'd in Two of Its Principal Doctrines: Merit and Transubstantiation is a pointed early modern critique that examines two Catholic teachings through the lens of Protestant theology.
It presents a methodical defense of the Anglican stance, arguing against the idea of merit and the doctrine of transubstantiation.
This edition collects two sermons that challenge Roman Catholic claims, restating Protestant principles and urging readers to rely on Scripture as the rule of faith. It aims to illuminate the debate for practitioners and students of church history alike, with a focus on reasoned argument and clear interpretation.
- Assess how the author distinguishes Scripture from doctrinal authority in controversial topics.
- Explore the line of reasoning used to question transubstantiation and the concept of merit.
- See how early modern polemics frame church history and reform debates.
- Understand the rhetorical strategies used in religious controversial writing of the period.
Ideal for readers of early modern religious controversy, Protestant polemics, and Anglican-Catholic debates.