9781332993321 - A True State of the Controversy Between the Present Bishop and Dean of Carlile, Touching the Regal Supremacy: in a Letter from a Northern Divine, to a Member of the... (3 results)

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

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

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the historical conflict between the Bishop of Carlisle and the new Dean of Carlisle over a dispute regarding the Dean's appropriate qualifications to assume the role. The author provides a detailed account of the controversy, which centers around the Dean's refusal to denounce certain controversial doctrines in his writings. The book delves into the complex legal and theological issues at stake, offering a glimpse into the nature of ecclesiastical authority and the limits of free speech within the Church of England. The author analyzes the arguments presented by both sides, highlighting the clash between traditional notions of orthodoxy and emerging ideas about religious tolerance. Ultimately, this book sheds light on the complex relationship between church and state in 17th-century England and raises important questions about the nature of religious authority and the role of the individual conscience. 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.