Tractarianism And Popery

Tractarianism and Popery: Being a Course of Lectures is a book authored by John Cumming and originally published in 1843. The book is a collection of lectures that were delivered by Cumming at the Scottish Protestant Institute, Edinburgh, in 1842. The lectures focus on the controversial religious movement known as Tractarianism, which emerged in the Church of England in the 1830s and 1840s. Tractarianism was a movement that sought to revive the High Church traditions of the Anglican Church, and it was heavily influenced by the Oxford Movement.Cumming's lectures examine the similarities and differences between Tractarianism and Roman Catholicism, which was often referred to as ""Popery"" by Protestant critics. He argues that Tractarianism was a dangerous movement that threatened to lead the Church of England back to the errors of Roman Catholicism. Cumming's lectures are highly critical of Tractarianism and its leaders, and he accuses them of promoting a false and dangerous form of religion.The book is divided into six lectures, each of which covers a different aspect of Tractarianism and its relationship to Roman Catholicism. The first lecture provides an overview of the Tractarian movement and its key leaders, including John Henry Newman. The second lecture focuses on the similarities between Tractarianism and Roman Catholicism, including their views on the authority of the Church and the importance of tradition. The third lecture examines the differences between the two religions, particularly in their views on the nature of the Church and the role of the clergy.The fourth lecture discusses the implications of Tractarianism for the Church of England, arguing that it was a threat to the Protestant character of the Church. The fifth lecture examines the impact of Tractarianism on the Church of Scotland, which was also facing challenges from High Church movements. The final lecture provides a summary of Cumming's arguments and concludes with a call to defend the Protestant faith against the dangers of Tractarianism.Overall, Tractarianism and Popery: Being a Course of Lectures is a significant work of Protestant polemics from the mid-19th century. It provides a valuable insight into the debates and controversies surrounding the Tractarian movement and its relationship to Roman Catholicism. The book is still studied by scholars of religious history and theology today.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.