Authority: Ecclesiastical And Biblical

By Francis Joseph Hall and Francis J. Hall

Book Overview

""Authority: Ecclesiastical and Biblical"" is a comprehensive book written by Francis Joseph Hall. The book explores the concept of authority in both the ecclesiastical and biblical context. The author delves into the meaning and significance of authority in the church, examining the various forms of authority and their roles in the church hierarchy. He also explores the biblical foundations of authority, tracing the concept from the Old Testament to the New Testament.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on ecclesiastical authority, examining the different levels of authority in the church, including the pope, bishops, priests, and deacons. The author also discusses the relationship between ecclesiastical authority and civil authority, as well as the role of the laity in the church.The second part of the book explores biblical authority, examining the authority of God, the authority of the Bible, and the authority of Jesus Christ. The author discusses the role of scripture in shaping Christian beliefs and practices, and the importance of interpreting scripture correctly.Overall, ""Authority: Ecclesiastical and Biblical"" is a comprehensive and insightful book that provides a thorough examination of the concept of authority in the church and in the Bible. It is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the role of authority in Christianity.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: 1163280186
• ISBN13: 9781163280188
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"