Leo XIII And Anglican Orders (1912)

Leo XIII and Anglican Orders is a book written by Charles Lindley Wood, also known as Lord Halifax, and published in 1912. The book explores the controversy surrounding the validity of Anglican orders in the Catholic Church during the papacy of Pope Leo XIII. The author provides a detailed account of the historical and theological background of the issue, including the origins of Anglicanism and the development of the Catholic Church's stance on the issue of Anglican orders. He also examines the arguments put forth by both sides of the debate and evaluates the evidence presented.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of the controversy. These include the history of Anglicanism, the Catholic Church's position on Anglican orders, and the arguments put forth by Anglicans in defense of their orders.Overall, Leo XIII and Anglican Orders is a comprehensive and scholarly work that provides a thorough analysis of a complex and contentious issue in the history of the Catholic Church. It remains an important resource for scholars and students of theology and church history.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.