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100 1 _aAlderson, Edward Hall, Sir,
_d1787-1857
245 1 2 _aA Letter to the Bishop of Exeter
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2018-10-15
508 _aTranscribed from the 1850 Joseph Masters edition by David Price
520 _a"A Letter to the Bishop of Exeter" by Sir Edward Hall Alderson is a philosophical and theological treatise written in the mid-19th century. This book is framed as a letter and delves into the implications of a decision made by the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council regarding church doctrine, specifically relating to the opinions of a clergyman named Mr. Gorham on the nature of baptism and regeneration. The text aims to clarify the nuances of legal rulings in the context of church governance and to argue that these decisions should not excessively alarm church members. In the letter, Alderson elaborates on his belief that the decision made regarding discontent with Mr. Gorham's opinions does not necessarily undermine the future prospects of the Church of England. He articulates that while he finds the decision erroneous, it is merely a judgment rather than a legally binding law, suggesting that future cases can correct this error. Alderson evaluates Gorham's articulated views on baptism, arguing that they do not violate existing church doctrine. He concludes by encouraging adherence to the Church and fostering a more profound commitment amidst challenges to established beliefs, advocating for clarity and confidence in the church's teachings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain. Privy Council. Judicial Committee
653 _aGorham, George Cornelius -- Trials, litigation, etc.
653 _aPhillpotts, Henry, 1778-1869 -- Trials, litigation, etc.
653 _aBaptism -- Law and legislation -- England -- History -- 19th century
653 _aBaptism -- Church of England -- History of doctrines -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58105
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