Ecclesiastical Establishments Not Inconsistent With Christianity

With A Particular View To Some Leading Objections Of The Modern Dissenters (1834)

von William Hull

80 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Ecclesiastical Establishments Not Inconsistent With Christianity: With A Particular View To Some Leading Objections Of The Modern Dissenters is a book written by William Hull and published in 1834. The book argues that the existence of ecclesiastical establishments, or state-supported churches, is not inconsistent with the principles of Christianity. Hull addresses objections raised by modern dissenters, who opposed state-supported churches on the grounds of religious freedom and separation of church and state. The book provides a historical and theological analysis of the relationship between Christianity and state-supported churches, drawing on examples from the early Christian church and the history of Christianity in Europe. Hull argues that ecclesiastical establishments can promote religious freedom and social cohesion, and that they can be compatible with the principles of Christianity if they are based on voluntary support and do not infringe on individual conscience. The book is a significant contribution to the debate on the role of religion in public life and the relationship between church and state in modern societies.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.

• Themen: Philosophie und Religion Religion und Glaube Christentum
• ISBN: 9781104120467
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 04.03.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC