An Essay on Church Polity (1847)

An Essay On Church Polity (1847) is a book written by Abel Stevens that offers an in-depth analysis of the structure and organization of churches. The book delves into the history of church polity, exploring the different forms of governance that have been employed by various religious institutions throughout history. Stevens examines the role of bishops, priests, and deacons in the church, as well as the importance of lay participation in decision-making processes. The author also explores the relationship between church and state, and the ways in which political power has influenced the development of church polity. Overall, this book provides a comprehensive overview of church polity and its evolution over time, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students of religion and history.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.