The English Ordinal, Its History, Validity, And Catholicity: With An Introduction On The Three Holy Orders Of Ministers In The Church (1851)

""The English Ordinal, Its History, Validity, And Catholicity: With An Introduction On The Three Holy Orders Of Ministers In The Church"" is a book written by Mackenzie Edward C. Walcott in 1851. The book is an examination of the history, validity, and Catholicity of the English Ordinal, which is the Anglican Church's rite for ordaining priests and bishops. The author explores the origins and development of the English Ordinal, tracing its roots back to the ancient Church and examining its various revisions over time. He also considers the theological and ecclesiological implications of the English Ordinal, particularly in relation to the Catholic Church and the wider Christian tradition. The book includes an introduction on the three holy orders of ministers in the Church, which provides a broader context for the discussion of the English Ordinal. Overall, ""The English Ordinal, Its History, Validity, And Catholicity"" is a scholarly work that offers a comprehensive analysis of an important aspect of Anglican liturgy and theology.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.