Papal Supremacy Tested by Antiquity is a book written by Reverend James Meyrick. The book examines the historical basis for the doctrine of papal supremacy in the Catholic Church. Meyrick argues that the idea of the pope as the supreme authority in the Church is not supported by the early history of Christianity. He examines the writings of the early Church fathers and the development of the papacy over time, arguing that the papal claims to authority are not consistent with the teachings of the early Church. The book is a ...
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Papal Supremacy Tested by Antiquity is a book written by Reverend James Meyrick. The book examines the historical basis for the doctrine of papal supremacy in the Catholic Church. Meyrick argues that the idea of the pope as the supreme authority in the Church is not supported by the early history of Christianity. He examines the writings of the early Church fathers and the development of the papacy over time, arguing that the papal claims to authority are not consistent with the teachings of the early Church. The book is a scholarly work that will be of interest to those studying the history of the Catholic Church and the development of Christian doctrine. It is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and general readers.1858. The Treatise was written in the by the Reverend James Meyrick, late Vicar of Westbury in the county of Wilts. His purpose was not to produce an original composition, but to express the doctrine of the Church of England, and the arguments on which that doctrine is founded, as clearly and concisely as possible, for the sake of being readily understood by Continental readers. Another purpose was to show those who knew the author that the same loyalty and affection to the Church of England which was displayed during health in winning souls to Christ by earnest and active parochial ministrations, remained undiminished in illness and that his last efforts were directed towards the defense of the position of that branch of Christ's Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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