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The Historic Episcopate (Classic Reprint): A Study of Anglican Claims and Methodist Orders - Couverture souple

R. J. Cooke

 
9781331857464: The Historic Episcopate (Classic Reprint): A Study of Anglican Claims and Methodist Orders

Synopsis

How legitimate is the historic episcopate, and how do Anglican and Methodist ordinations compare? This book investigates the roots of church authority, ordination, and succession, tracing arguments from early church practice to Reformation-era choices and beyond.


Drawing on historical sources and doctrinal debates, it asks how a ministry is constituted, who can authorize it, and what counts as true succession. The discussion centers on Anglican claims and the place of Methodist orders within that legacy, offering a careful look at the idea of necessity, the role of the church, and the nature of ordination.



  • Clarifies what the historic episcopate means in practice for Anglican and Methodist communities.

  • Explores the doctrine of necessity and how it has shaped arguments about church authority.

  • Examines how ordination and succession are understood across different traditions.

  • Grounds its analysis in historical statements, church polity, and key early sources.


Ideal for readers of church history and theology who want a clear, evidence-based view of episcopal claims and Methodist orders.

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