Irenics and Polemics: With Sundry Essays in Church History is a book written by Leonard Woolsey Bacon and published in 1895. The book is a collection of essays that discuss various topics related to the history of the Christian church. The essays are divided into two sections: Irenics and Polemics. The Irenics section deals with topics related to peace and unity within the church, while the Polemics section deals with topics related to controversy and debate within the church.The essays in the Irenics section focus on the importance of unity within the church and the need to avoid unnecessary divisions. Bacon argues that Christians should focus on the things that unite them rather than the things that divide them. He also discusses the role of the church in promoting peace and reconciliation in the world.The essays in the Polemics section deal with controversial issues within the church. Bacon discusses topics such as the nature of sin, the role of the church in society, and the relationship between faith and reason. He also discusses the history of various controversies within the church, such as the Arian controversy and the Reformation.Overall, Irenics and Polemics: With Sundry Essays in Church History is a thought-provoking book that provides insights into the history of the Christian church and the issues that have shaped it over the centuries. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the ongoing debates within the church today.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.