A Letter to Lord Fielding. Suggested by the late proceedings at the New Church at Pantasa

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stone, George Luther

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"A Letter to Lord Fielding. Suggested by the late proceedings at the New Church at Pantasa" by The Rev. G. L. Stone, A.B. is a theological letter written during the mid-19th century. This publication reflects the intense religious debates of the Victorian era, particularly those related to the Anglican Church's relationship with Roman Catholicism. The author addresses Lord Fielding, critiquing his departure from the Church of England and the significant theological differences between Anglicanism and Roman Catholicism. In the letter, Stone passionately outlines his disagreements with Roman Catholic doctrine, focusing on key theological points such as the nature of the sacraments, the authority of Scripture, transubstantiation, and the veneration of saints. He argues that the differences between the two churches are substantial, likening them to the contrast between "light and darkness." Each claim is meticulously supported by references to Scripture and renowned theological authorities, urging Lord Fielding to reconsider his choice and return to what he views as the true faith. Stone's work serves not only as a defense of Anglican beliefs but also as a pointed critique of the practices and doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church, emphasizing the perceived dangers of traditionalism and dogma over personal faith and scriptural truth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Transcribed from the [1852] Whittaker and Co. edition by David Price

Notes:

Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-12-26