Defense Of The English Ordinal: With Some Observations Upon Spiritual Jurisdiction And The Power Of The Keys (1872)

By William Ralph Churton

Book Overview

""Defense of the English Ordinal"" is a book written by William Ralph Churton in 1872. The book presents an argument in favor of the English Ordinal, a set of prayers and liturgical formulas used in the Church of England's ordination services. Churton defends the use of the English Ordinal against criticisms from Roman Catholic and Anglo-Catholic theologians who argued that the prayers were insufficient for the conferral of holy orders. In addition to his defense of the English Ordinal, Churton also offers some observations on spiritual jurisdiction and the power of the keys. He argues that the Church of England has the authority to govern itself and that its bishops have the power to bind and loose sins. Overall, ""Defense of the English Ordinal"" provides a detailed and scholarly defense of the Church of England's liturgical practices and theological beliefs. It is an important historical document for anyone interested in the history of the Church of England or the development of Anglican theology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of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: 1436819792
• ISBN13: 9781436819794
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"