Publisher's Synopsis
Historical Outlines of the Rise and Establishment of the Papal Power: Addressed to the Roman Catholic Priests of Ireland is a book written by Henry Card and published in 1804. The book provides a detailed account of the rise and establishment of the power of the papacy, tracing its history from the early days of the Christian church to the present day.The author addresses the book specifically to Roman Catholic priests in Ireland, who were at the time experiencing political and social upheaval due to the ongoing conflict between Catholics and Protestants. The book seeks to provide a historical perspective on the role of the papacy in the Catholic Church, and to offer guidance to priests on how to navigate the challenges of their time.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different period in the history of the papacy. The first chapter provides an overview of the early Christian church, and the emergence of the papacy as a central authority within the church. Subsequent chapters cover the rise of the papacy during the Middle Ages, the conflicts between the papacy and secular rulers, and the role of the papacy in the Reformation.Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the importance of the papacy as a source of unity and guidance for Catholics, and argues that the power of the papacy is essential for the preservation of the Catholic faith. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, and provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church and the role of the papacy.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.
