An Apology For Apostolic Order And Its Advocates: In A Series Of Letters Addressed To John M. Mason (1844)

""An Apology For Apostolic Order And Its Advocates: In A Series Of Letters Addressed To John M. Mason"" is a book written by John Henry Hobart and originally published in 1844. The book consists of a series of letters addressed to John M. Mason, a prominent Presbyterian minister and theologian, in which Hobart defends the concept of apostolic order in the Church against Mason's criticisms.Hobart argues that apostolic order, which he defines as the hierarchical structure of the Church with bishops as its leaders, is not only biblical but also necessary for the proper functioning and unity of the Church. He also defends the role of bishops as the successors of the apostles and the guardians of orthodoxy, and criticizes Mason's Presbyterian views as lacking in historical and theological support.Throughout the book, Hobart provides extensive biblical and historical evidence to support his arguments, and engages in a respectful yet rigorous debate with Mason. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and theology of the Church, and a testament to the ongoing debate over the nature and structure of the Church that continues to this day.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.