| Author |
Alderson, Edward Hall, Sir, 1787-1857 |
| Title |
A Letter to the Bishop of Exeter
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Transcribed from the 1850 Joseph Masters edition by David Price
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| Summary |
"A Letter to the Bishop of Exeter" by Sir Edward Hall Alderson is a philosophical and theological treatise written in the mid-19th century. This book is framed as a letter and delves into the implications of a decision made by the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council regarding church doctrine, specifically relating to the opinions of a clergyman named Mr. Gorham on the nature of baptism and regeneration. The text aims to clarify the nuances of legal rulings in the context of church governance and to argue that these decisions should not excessively alarm church members. In the letter, Alderson elaborates on his belief that the decision made regarding discontent with Mr. Gorham's opinions does not necessarily undermine the future prospects of the Church of England. He articulates that while he finds the decision erroneous, it is merely a judgment rather than a legally binding law, suggesting that future cases can correct this error. Alderson evaluates Gorham's articulated views on baptism, arguing that they do not violate existing church doctrine. He concludes by encouraging adherence to the Church and fostering a more profound commitment amidst challenges to established beliefs, advocating for clarity and confidence in the church's teachings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
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| Subject |
Great Britain. Privy Council. Judicial Committee
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| Subject |
Gorham, George Cornelius -- Trials, litigation, etc.
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| Subject |
Phillpotts, Henry, 1778-1869 -- Trials, litigation, etc.
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| Subject |
Baptism -- Law and legislation -- England -- History -- 19th century
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| Subject |
Baptism -- Church of England -- History of doctrines -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
58105 |
| Release Date |
Oct 15, 2018 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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