By What Authority? (1904)

""By What Authority?"" is a religious and philosophical book written by Robert Hugh Benson in 1904. The book explores the question of authority in the Catholic Church and the role of the Pope as the ultimate authority figure. Benson argues that the Pope's authority is derived from Christ himself and is necessary for the unity and coherence of the Church. He also examines the historical development of the papacy and the challenges it has faced throughout history. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and lay readers interested in Catholic theology and history. Overall, ""By What Authority?"" is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of one of the central issues in Catholicism.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.