A Roman Diary and Other Documents (Classic Reprint): Relating to the Papal Inquiry Into English Ordinations: Relating to the Papal Inquiry Into English Ordinations (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A Roman Diary and Other Documents Relating to the Papal Inquiry Into English Ordinations presents a focused, documentary look at a pivotal moment in church history. Read as a primary source collection, it gathers diaries, letters, and official papers from the Vatican inquiry into English ordinations ordered by Pope Leo XIII, with an introductory lens that clarifies the context “as of today.” This edition aims to illuminate what happened, what was said, and how people involved viewed the events at the time.

The book centers on real records from 14 years ago, offering both long excerpts and selected notes. It also adds key documents, including the Bull and its responses, to help readers understand the questions and the responses surrounding Anglican orders. Although some names are withheld in places, the volume preserves the integrity of the record and provides explanatory margin notes to aid understanding.

• Firsthand documents from a major church inquiry, presented in their historical context


• An editorial introduction that frames the material for modern readers


• Appendices containing the Bull itself and the related Responsio Archiepiscoporum Angliae


• A careful balance of diary entries, letters, and official statements

Ideal for readers of church history, religious studies, and those interested in the debate over Anglican orders and Rome’s response. This edition offers a clear, document‑driven path through a contentious chapter of English church history.

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