Leo XIII And Anglican Orders (1912)

Leo XIII and Anglican Orders is a book written by Charles Lindley Wood, the 2nd Viscount Halifax, in 1912. The book explores the controversy surrounding the validity of Anglican orders, which was sparked by a papal bull issued by Pope Leo XIII in 1896. In the bull, Leo XIII declared that Anglican orders were invalid, thereby denying the validity of Anglican priests and bishops. This book examines the historical background of the controversy, including the origins of Anglicanism and the development of the Catholic Church's understanding of apostolic succession. It also discusses the arguments put forward by both sides of the debate, and the attempts made by Anglicans to defend the validity of their orders. The book provides a detailed analysis of the theological and historical evidence surrounding the issue, and offers a critical assessment of the arguments made by both sides. Overall, Leo XIII and Anglican Orders is a comprehensive study of one of the most contentious issues in the history of the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion.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.