Synopsis
Synopsis Papismi, Or, A General View Of The Papacy: With General Confutations Of Romish Errors From The Scriptures, Fathers, Councils, Etc. Etc by Andrew Willet. This 17th?century Protestant polemic, here presented in a later edition, surveys Catholic doctrine and ritual surrounding the Mass and the Eucharist and argues that the Mass is contrary to Scripture and Christ’s institution. It stages a side?by?side Papists vs. Protestants confrontation, enumerating alleged errors in the canon and sacred rites, criticizing the Latin Mass, the Real Presence, and external ceremonies, and advocating vernacular worship and a Scripture?centered justification for the sacraments. The work proceeds through detailed rebuttals of Romish claims, including long sections of martyrs’ arguments against the Real Presence and Protestant responses, followed by focused discussions on related sacraments and rites such as Confirmation, Orders, and Extreme Unction, as well as Matrimony. Throughout, it cites Scripture, patristic authorities, canons, and Reform confessions to defend a Reformational, biblical perspective and to urge English readers to reject Catholic practice in favor of Protestant doctrine. The tone is combative, forensic, and heavily sourced, aiming to shape doctrinal understanding and practice among recusants and reform?minded readers.
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