The Churches Of Rome And England Compared In Their Declared Doctrines And Practices (1837)

""The Churches of Rome and England Compared in Their Declared Doctrines and Practices"" is a book written by Richard Mant and published in 1837. The book is a comparative study of the doctrines and practices of the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of England. Mant, who was the Bishop of Down and Connor in the Church of Ireland, examines various aspects of the two churches, including their views on the sacraments, the role of the clergy, and the authority of the Bible. The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the Roman Catholic Church, with Mant providing a detailed analysis of its doctrines and practices. He examines the role of the Pope, the use of images and relics, and the Catholic view of the sacraments. Mant also discusses the Catholic emphasis on tradition and the role of the priesthood in administering the sacraments.The second part of the book is devoted to the Church of England. Mant compares and contrasts the Anglican view of the sacraments with that of the Catholic Church, and examines the role of the clergy in the Anglican Church. He also discusses the Anglican emphasis on the authority of the Bible and the importance of preaching.Throughout the book, Mant provides a balanced and objective analysis of the two churches, highlighting both their similarities and differences. He also offers his own views on the strengths and weaknesses of each church, and provides suggestions for how they might learn from each other.Overall, ""The Churches of Rome and England Compared in Their Declared Doctrines and Practices"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and theology of these two important Christian traditions.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.