Publisher's Synopsis
""Of The Government Of Churches: A Discourse Pointing At The Primitive Form"" is a book written by Herbert Thorndike in 1841. The book is a discourse that explores the topic of church government, specifically focusing on the primitive form of church government. The author argues that the primitive form of church government is the most effective and efficient way to govern churches.Thorndike examines the different types of church government that have been used throughout history and compares them to the primitive form. He argues that the primitive form of church government is based on the principles of the Bible and is therefore the most reliable and trustworthy method. The author also discusses the role of bishops and priests in the church, and how their roles have evolved over time.The book is written in a scholarly style and is intended for a theological audience. It provides a detailed analysis of the topic and includes references to historical texts and religious documents. Overall, ""Of The Government Of Churches: A Discourse Pointing At The Primitive Form"" is a comprehensive and informative book that offers valuable insights into the history and evolution of church government.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.
