Publisher's Synopsis
""Declarations and Letters on the Vatican Decrees, 1869-1887"" is a book written by Ignaz von Dollinger and published in 1891. The book contains a collection of letters and declarations written by von Dollinger, a German theologian and historian, regarding the Vatican decrees of 1869-1870. These decrees were issued by the First Vatican Council and established the doctrine of papal infallibility, which stated that the pope was incapable of error when speaking ex cathedra on matters of faith and morals. Von Dollinger was a prominent critic of the Vatican decrees and believed that they were a threat to the freedom of conscience and the authority of the church. The letters and declarations in this book reflect his opposition to the decrees and his concern for the future of the Catholic Church. Overall, ""Declarations and Letters on the Vatican Decrees, 1869-1887"" is an important historical document that sheds light on a significant moment in the history of the Catholic Church and the debates surrounding papal authority and infallibility.This scarce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.
