This is a comprehensive work on the Episcopal polity of the Church, including its historical development and the role of the episcopacy in the governance of the Church. The author provides a detailed analysis of the nature of the episcopacy, its powers, and responsibilities, as well as the various controversies that have arisen over the course of the Church's history. This book serves as an excellent resource for scholars and students of the Church and its governance.

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