This book analyzes the history of the Roman church's transition from a persecuted sect to a politically dominant force. Originally written in the 19th century, the author nevertheless uses a journalistic style that makes for an engaging read, despite the age of the text. The author reminds us how, during its rise to power, the church began to reflect the values of its pagan neighbors. The author shows how the church accommodated pagan practices in order to bolster its own legitimacy and make itself more appealing to the masses. In doing so, this book unpacks some of the Catholic Church's enigmatic practices, such as the popular practices of sainthood and relic-worship, and the Church's insistence on the primacy of tradition over Scripture. The author concludes by arguing that the Romish Church only clings to these bizarre practices because of their value in enslaving the minds of the faithful.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book analyzes the history of the Roman church's transition from a persecuted sect to a politically dominant force. Originally written in the 19th century, the author nevertheless uses a journalistic style that makes for an engaging read, despite the age of the text. The author reminds us how, during its rise to power, the church began to reflect the values of its pagan neighbors. The author shows how the church accommodated pagan practices in order to bolster its own legitimacy and make itself more appealing to the masses. In doing so, this book unpacks some of the Catholic Church's enigmatic practices, such as the popular practices of sainthood and relic-worship, and the Church's insistence on the primacy of tradition over Scripture. The author concludes by arguing that the Romish Church only clings to these bizarre practices because of their value in enslaving the minds of the faithful. 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 9781333486853_0
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