Christian Unity and the Historic Episcopate (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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In The Historic Episcopate, Henry Forrester traces how early canons and councils shaped bishop authority and church unity.

Explore pivotal cases and debates that tested power, order, and communion in the early church.

This book analyzes how ancient church rules guided who could lead, where they could act, and how communities remained united across vast regions. It highlights moments when bishops, councils, and canons carved out roles that still matter for church structure and governance today.

• See how diocese borders and ordination rules affected leadership and unity.
• Learn why rebaptism and ordination debates stirred long-lasting disputes.
• Discover how early councils addressed rival groups and schisms.
• Understand how these historical decisions influenced later church practice.

Ideal for readers of church history and ecumenism.

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