Joseph Barber Lightfoot was a respected theologian and scholar in the Anglican tradition. In this book, he discusses episcopacy (the system of church governance led by bishops) and its relation to the broader Christian ministry. This abridgment provides valuable insights into the foundations and controversies surrounding this important aspect of church history and teaching.

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