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Title: An Essay on Papal Infallibility

Note: Reading ease score: 43.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Transcribed from the 1850 Francis & John Rivington edition by David Price

Summary: "An Essay on Papal Infallibility" by John Sinclair is a theological discourse written in the mid-19th century. The book critically examines the doctrine of papal infallibility, a concept central to Roman Catholic belief, arguing against the notion that the Pope is a divinely appointed infallible authority in matters of faith. Sinclair's work is reflective of the broader discourse within Christianity during the Victorian era, particularly the debates between Protestantism and Catholicism. In this essay, Sinclair explores several arguments made by proponents of papal infallibility while systematically dismantling them. He presents a range of counterarguments, focusing on the lack of scriptural and historical evidence for the Pope's supposed infallibility and the contradictions within papal teachings over time. Sinclair argues that the reliance on an infallible authority stifles individual interpretation and understanding of faith, potentially leading to a superficial acceptance of doctrine rather than a deep, reasoned faith. He ultimately advocates for a return to scriptural foundations and the use of personal reasoning in the pursuit of religious truth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Sinclair, John, 1797-1875

EBook No.: 52759

Published: Aug 9, 2016

Downloads: 55

Language: English

Subject: Catholic Church -- Controversial literature -- Protestant authors

Subject: Popes -- Infallibility

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-10T05:12:48Z An Essay on Papal Infallibility

This edition has images.

Title: An Essay on Papal Infallibility

Note: Reading ease score: 43.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Transcribed from the 1850 Francis & John Rivington edition by David Price

Summary: "An Essay on Papal Infallibility" by John Sinclair is a theological discourse written in the mid-19th century. The book critically examines the doctrine of papal infallibility, a concept central to Roman Catholic belief, arguing against the notion that the Pope is a divinely appointed infallible authority in matters of faith. Sinclair's work is reflective of the broader discourse within Christianity during the Victorian era, particularly the debates between Protestantism and Catholicism. In this essay, Sinclair explores several arguments made by proponents of papal infallibility while systematically dismantling them. He presents a range of counterarguments, focusing on the lack of scriptural and historical evidence for the Pope's supposed infallibility and the contradictions within papal teachings over time. Sinclair argues that the reliance on an infallible authority stifles individual interpretation and understanding of faith, potentially leading to a superficial acceptance of doctrine rather than a deep, reasoned faith. He ultimately advocates for a return to scriptural foundations and the use of personal reasoning in the pursuit of religious truth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Sinclair, John, 1797-1875

EBook No.: 52759

Published: Aug 9, 2016

Downloads: 55

Language: English

Subject: Catholic Church -- Controversial literature -- Protestant authors

Subject: Popes -- Infallibility

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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