ISBN: 9780282589042 - Statement of Facts, Relating to the Late Ordination at Grace Church: With the Correspondence on the Subject Between the Rt. Rev. J. P. K. Henshaw, D. D. and the Rev. James W. Cooke (classic Reprint) (3 results)

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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book consists of the published correspondence between Rhode Island Bishop John P. Henshaw and the Rev. James W. Cooke about Cooke's refusal to ordain a new priest, the Rev. Merritt Ashley, over concerns regarding orthodoxy and the interpretation of justification in the Book of Common Prayer. The dispute highlighted divisions among High and Low factions of the Episcopal Church and was the first time an ordination was halted for theological concerns since the 1811 General Convention. Their arguments about the relationship between faith, belief, and outward piety led to a local synod for unity and peace. This fascinating historical record reveals the central role of the doctrine of justification in the 19th century Episcopal Church. 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.…