The Mystical Presence

The Mystical Presence: A Vindication Of The Reformed Or Calvinistic Doctrine Of The Holy Eucharist is a theological work written by John Williamson Nevin in 1867. The book defends the Reformed or Calvinistic doctrine of the Holy Eucharist, which holds that the bread and wine used in the sacrament are symbols of Christ's body and blood, rather than being literally transformed into them. Nevin argues that this doctrine is rooted in the teachings of the early Christian church and the Protestant Reformation, and that it is consistent with the Bible and the principles of the Reformed tradition. He also critiques the Catholic doctrine of transubstantiation, which holds that the bread and wine are transformed into the literal body and blood of Christ, and argues that this doctrine is based on a flawed understanding of Aristotelian philosophy.Throughout the book, Nevin emphasizes the importance of the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist in the life of the church, and he argues that a proper understanding of its meaning and significance is essential for Christian faith and practice. The Mystical Presence is a significant work of Reformed theology and continues to be studied and debated by scholars and theologians today.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.