Isbn: 9781330358337 - the development of roman catholicism (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

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PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book goes through a list of doctrines in modern Roman Catholicism, contrasting them with what the author believes is true Christianity according to scripture. These doctrines have developed over time and are, therefore, not representative of the early Church. The author has chosen to use the term 'developments' since, in the author's opinion, the changes implemented throughout the ages have often been for the worse. Beginning with the doctrine of the infallibility of the Pope, the author questions the historical validity of this belief, ultimately asserting that the inability to err is a divine attribute not held by men. The author also claims that rather than giving clarity, tradition has only served to increase the need for a human authority to interpret scripture, ultimately leading to the primacy of the Pope. The author believes that another central development, the Roman Catholic doctrine of the priesthood, has supplanted the beautiful and simple ordinance of the Lord's Supper instituted by Christ. The author argues that the idea of a separate priesthood has lowered the Church's moral tone by creating a dual ethical standard for the laity and the clergy and that the universal priesthood of all believers has been replaced by the privilege of a select few. The book concludes by discussing other doctrines such as transubstantiation and the sacrifice of the mass, asserting that these are inventions of the Roman Catholic Church that have strayed from the teachings of the New Testament. Written from a Protestant perspective, this book presents a forceful argument against some of the central tenets of Roman Catholicism. 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.…