The Primitive and Apostolical Order of the Church of Christ Vindicated

Miller, Samuel

Published by Presbyterian Board of Publication, Philadelphia, 1844

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Black leather spine gilt, dark blue cloth boards, 4 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches, steel engraved portrait with facsimile signature & tissue guard, 384 pp., tight, light foxing. Copyright 1840, this is an early printing of it.A defense of Presbyterian church order and a refutation of the Episcopalian order. Miller delves into the scriptures, the church fathers, the reformers, and the Episcopalians themselves to make his case.Samuel Miller, D.D., LL. D. (1769-1850), b. at Dover, Delaware. Educated at the University of Pennsylvania, he graduated at the top of his class in 1789, and continued his studies at Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa. He was a leading light of the Presbyterians in America, and was instrumental in the establishment of Princeton Seminary. He was appointed Professor of Ecclesiastical History and Church Government, which chair he held for 36 years. Dr. Miller was an accomplished theologian, teacher, author, and historian. He "was a leader of the great revival at Princeton." Roberts. Seller Inventory # 8517

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Title: The Primitive and Apostolical Order of the ...

Publisher: Presbyterian Board of Publication, Philadelphia

Publication Date: 1844

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very good