Sharp, principled response in a pivotal church dispute
This nonfiction work chronicles a vigorous exchange in early American Catholic life. It presents a pastor’s direct rebuttal to a counter‑argument, aiming to clarify questions of church authority, conscience, and governance.
framed by personal experience, it uses the dispute to explore how religious leaders balance duty, public scrutiny, and the law of the land. The result is a clear, courtroom‑style defense written for readers interested in church history, theology, and 19th‑century American religion.
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Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the historical conflict between the Roman Catholic Church and a group of American Catholics led by William Hogan, who, in an unprecedented move, sought to bypass the authority of the Bishop and appoint his own pastor. The author explores the complex legal and religious arguments that emerged from this dispute, situating it within the broader context of American religious freedom and the relationship between church and state. The book delves into the specific arguments over canon law, episcopal authority, and the role of the laity, revealing the deep divisions and power struggles that characterized this tumultuous period. Ultimately, this book highlights the ongoing relevance of these debates in the present day, particularly in light of the growing tension between religious freedom and modern secular values. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331752967_0
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PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781331752967
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PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781331752967
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