Christian Sacerdotalism: Viewed From A Layman's Standpoint Or Tried By Holy Scripture And The Early Fathers (1871)

By John Jardine

Book Overview

Christian Sacerdotalism: Viewed From A Layman�������s Standpoint Or Tried By Holy Scripture And The Early Fathers is a book written by John Jardine in 1871. The book explores the concept of sacerdotalism, which refers to the belief that priests have special powers and responsibilities that are not available to laypeople. The author approaches the topic from a layman's perspective, meaning he writes from the viewpoint of someone who is not a member of the clergy. He examines the concept of sacerdotalism through the lens of Holy Scripture and the early Church Fathers, comparing their teachings to the practices of the contemporary Christian Church.Jardine argues that sacerdotalism is not supported by the teachings of Holy Scripture or the early Church Fathers. He contends that the idea of a special class of priests with unique powers and responsibilities is a later development in Christian history that is not grounded in the original teachings of Jesus and the early Church.The book provides a thorough examination of the concept of sacerdotalism and its place in Christian history. It is a valuable resource for scholars of religion, as well as anyone interested in the history and development of Christian theology.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165381087
• ISBN13: 9781165381081
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"