Parochial lectures, second series Irons, William J. (William Josiah) 1812-1883 creator text utu 2015 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "On the Apostolical Succession" by William J. Irons is a theological work written during the mid-19th century. This book presents a series of lectures focused on the origins, nature, and function of the Christian Ministry, particularly examining the concept of apostolic succession and its significance in contemporary religious practice. The author aims to clarify and define thoughts surrounding the authority and continuity of the ministry within the context of Christian teachings. In this collection of lectures, Irons explores various arguments supporting the idea of apostolic succession and addresses potential objections to this doctrine. He emphasizes the importance of a divinely sanctioned ministry as a critical means of grace and examines the relationship between scripture and modern interpretations of ministry. Through a detailed analysis, he argues for the moral necessity and historical continuity of the apostolic ministry, providing a structured defense against common criticisms. Ultimately, the work seeks to inspire a closer adherence to traditional Christian values rooted in apostolic authority. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2015-05-20 Transcribed from the 1847 Joseph Masters edition by David Price Original publication data not identified Church of England -- Sermons Sermons, English Apostolic succession -- Sermons BV Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49006 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49006 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134127.0 49006