9781332967421 - A Treatise of Episcopacy: Confuting by Scripture, Reason, and the Churches Testimony, That Sort of Diocesan Churches, Prelacy, and Government, Which Ministry and Di... (3 results)

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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an account of the author's reasons for non-conformity and is a treatise on the nature of the office of a bishop. The author argues that the episcopacy, as it was practiced in England during his time, was a departure from the original model established by the apostles. He believed that the bishop should be a pastor and teacher, rather than a ruler with authority over other ministers. The book explores the history of the episcopacy from the time of the apostles to the author's day, and examines the arguments for and against the various forms of church government. The author's insights into the nature of the pastoral office and the role of the bishop in the church continue to be of value to those interested in the history and practice of Christianity. 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. print-on-demand item.