Two Treatises On The Christian Priesthood V3

""Two Treatises On The Christian Priesthood V3: And On The Dignity Of The Episcopal Order"" is a book written by George Hickes and published in 1848. The book consists of two treatises that discuss the role of the Christian priesthood and the importance of the Episcopal order. The first treatise delves into the nature of the Christian priesthood, its origins, and its duties. Hickes argues that the priesthood is a divine institution that has been established by God to serve as a mediator between God and humanity. He also emphasizes the importance of the sacraments and the role of the priest in administering them.The second treatise focuses on the dignity of the Episcopal order, which refers to the hierarchy of bishops within the Church. Hickes argues that the Episcopal order is crucial for maintaining the unity and stability of the Church. He also defends the traditional Anglican position that bishops are the successors of the apostles and that their authority is derived from Christ himself.Overall, ""Two Treatises On The Christian Priesthood V3: And On The Dignity Of The Episcopal Order"" is a scholarly work that provides a theological perspective on the role of the Christian priesthood and the Episcopal order within the Anglican Church. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Anglican theology, Church history, or religious studies.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.