A Clear Account Of The Ancient Episcopacy: Proving It To Have Been Parochial, And Therefore Inconsistent With The Present Model Of Diocesan Episcopacy

By Joseph Boyse

Book Overview

""A Clear Account of the Ancient Episcopacy"" is a book written by Joseph Boyse and published in 1712. The book aims to provide a comprehensive and clear explanation of the ancient episcopacy and to prove that it was parochial, which is inconsistent with the present model of diocesan episcopacy. The author argues that the ancient episcopacy was a system of government that was based on the local community or parish, where the bishop had jurisdiction over a particular geographical area, rather than over a larger diocese. Boyse provides historical evidence to support his argument and cites various sources, including the Bible, the writings of the early Church Fathers, and the practices of the early Church. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Church history and provides insights into the development of Church governance and the evolution of the role of the bishop in the 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165937468
• ISBN13: 9781165937462
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 426 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"