Explore Catholic teachings on indulgences, merits, and salvation with clear, accessible arguments.
This edition presents a historical, theological defense of Catholic morals and practice. It engages with key questions about forgiveness, the role of penance, and how God’s grace works in the life of believers, using scriptural references and early church authorities to illustrate a consistent Catholic perspective.
Readers will encounter explanations of how merits relate to God’s promises, the nature of penance, and the church’s authority to guide the faithful. The work also situates these topics within debates that arose during the Reformation era, offering a careful, text-based examination rather than modern summaries alone.
Ideal for readers interested in Catholic history, theological debates, and historical defenses of Catholic morals.
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Excerpt from A Plain and Rational Account of the Catholic Faith: With a Preface and Appendix, in Vindication of Catholic Morals, From Old Calumnies Revived and Collected in a Scurrilous Libel Entitled, a Protestant's Resolution, &C.; To Which Is Annexed, the Reformed Churches Proved Destitute of a Lawful Ministry
Next, they were charged with not heying men of sense or learn ing amongst them, That they kept the common 'people intawe with superstitious fears. 'that their pretended miracles were only tricks of art, or magical enchantments. That they were traitors to the. Government, 'and guilty 6r all the exile that happened to the, state. That~in their' most secret 'meetings they feasted on the flesh of murdered infants, made delicious 'sippers in their warm and innocent blood, and closed at length the barbarous solemnity with all sorts of lewd' and incestuous ein'brac'es. In 'a word, that'they were professed enemies to honour and conscience, to God and man, All these things are attested, by Origen,, Tertullianust. Justin, 8m. And shew how true this saying of Tertullian. Is, viz, That truth and the hatred of it, began tugether.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a rational and straightforward account of the Catholic faith, designed to provide a thorough understanding of its core doctrines. It delves into the distinguishing elements of Catholicism, explaining its beliefs and practices in a clear and accessible manner. The author, a respected Catholic writer, provides a historical context for each topic and explores the reasons behind the Church's teachings. The book addresses common misconceptions and controversies surrounding Catholicism, presenting a well-rounded perspective on its beliefs and traditions. By providing a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the Catholic faith, this book is a valuable resource for those seeking to deepen their knowledge of Christianity's oldest and largest branch. 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. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9780243414390_0
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