Three Lectures On The Supposed Apostolical Succession And Authority Of A Christian Priesthood (1840)

By Henry Acton

Book Overview

""Three Lectures on the Supposed Apostolical Succession and Authority of a Christian Priesthood"" is a book written by Henry Acton in 1840. The book is a compilation of three lectures that were delivered by the author in the year 1839. The lectures were delivered at the request of a group of individuals who were interested in understanding the concept of apostolic succession and the authority of Christian priesthood.In the first lecture, Acton discusses the history and origin of the concept of apostolic succession. He examines the claims made by the Roman Catholic Church regarding the succession of bishops and the authority that they hold. He also looks at the claims made by the Anglican Church and the differences between the two.The second lecture focuses on the authority of the Christian priesthood. Acton examines the role of priests in the Christian church and the authority that they hold. He also looks at the differences between the priesthood in the Roman Catholic Church and the Anglican Church.In the third lecture, Acton discusses the relationship between the Christian church and the state. He examines the role of the state in the affairs of the church and the authority that the state holds over the church.Overall, ""Three Lectures on the Supposed Apostolical Succession and Authority of a Christian Priesthood"" is a comprehensive examination of the concept of apostolic succession and the authority of Christian priesthood. The book provides a detailed analysis of the differences between the Roman Catholic Church and the Anglican Church and their respective claims to authority. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Christian church and the role of the priesthood in Christian 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: 1167179196
• ISBN13: 9781167179198
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 98 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"