Excerpt from The Pope and the Church, Vol. 2: Considered in Their Mutual Relations
The author has been hindered by the pressure of other engagements from issuing this volume as soon as he could have wished. Meantime he has had the opportunity of perusing some of the numerous works on the subject here treated which have been called out by the controversy which has of late been so active, both in England and on the Continent: and while availing himself of many valuable hints found in the publications of advocates of Papal Infallibility, he has thought it worth while to examine and answer, with some detail, the arguments brought forward by one writer on the other side. For this purpose he selected the Concilc Général of Mgr. Maret; both because of the attention which that Prelate's position had secured for his work; and because his pages appeared to comprise all the points usually urged by Gallican theologians. The delay which has occurred has therefore helped to render the present volume more complete, and thus, it is hoped, to increase whatever value it may be found to possess.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the linkage between the supremacy of the Pope and his infallibility, concepts at the core of Catholic doctrine that have been extensively debated throughout history. The author demonstrates that the admission of Catholic unity and its indefectibility logically leads to the admission of Papal Infallibility, asserting that without it, the Church's unity and profession of faith would rest on unstable ground, vulnerable to fractures and doctrinal deviations. The book draws parallels between the High Priest of the Old Testament and the Pope of the Catholic Church, arguing that just as the High Priest had the authority to give final judgments on religious matters, the Pope also possesses this authority, preserved through the assistance of the Holy Spirit. This infallibility is essential to the very idea of the Church, ensuring the preservation of revealed doctrine and safeguarding the faithful from doctrinal error. The author's compelling arguments and historical analysis provide a deep understanding of the theological underpinnings of the Papacy, making this book essential reading for anyone seeking to comprehend the intricate relationship between unity, infallibility, and the Catholic faith. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331497301_0
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