The Prelatical Doctrine Of Apostolical Succession Examined (1908)

The book ""The Prelatical Doctrine of Apostolical Succession Examined"" was written by Thomas Smyth and was first published in 1908. This book is an examination of the doctrine of apostolic succession, which is a belief held by some Christian denominations that the authority of the apostles has been passed down through the generations of bishops.Smyth, a Presbyterian minister, argues against this doctrine, stating that it is not supported by the Bible or by historical evidence. He provides a detailed analysis of the history of the Christian church, including the development of the episcopacy and the role of bishops in the early church.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of the doctrine of apostolic succession. Smyth examines the biblical basis for the doctrine, as well as its historical development and its implications for the authority of the church.Throughout the book, Smyth presents a well-researched and well-argued case against the doctrine of apostolic succession. He argues that the true source of authority in the church is not the succession of bishops, but rather the Word of God as revealed in the Bible.Overall, ""The Prelatical Doctrine of Apostolical Succession Examined"" is a thought-provoking and informative book that will be of interest to anyone interested in the history and theology of the Christian church.And The Protestant Ministry Defended Against The Assumptions Of Popery And Highchurchism, In A Series Of Lectures.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.