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In this short blog post, the author posits a modified understanding of Apostolic Succession than is often times held within more traditional Anglican circles. While there is a diversity of thought on the importance and mechanisms for the transmission of ordered ministry, the view held here would likely be described as a more “Protestant” or even novel understanding of the position.
This article provides an overview of the historicity and continuity of the episcopacy from the Anglican perspective. It posits a positive case for the transfer of apostolic authority and responsibility from the original Apostles of Christ to the subsequent generations of bishops.
“Thomas Benjamin Neely (1841-1925) of Philadelphia was a prominent bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, a traveling missionary, and a noted author and editor of religious books.” [Source]
In this post Francis J. Beckwith outlines the final step that led to his return to communion in the Roman Catholic Church. The focus of this short article is an outline for how his understanding of Apostolic Succession was clarified.
This is the 1991 edition of the Official Manual with the Doctrines and Discipline of The Church of God in Christ (1973). It provides the official understanding of this denomination’s polity. Officers and their responsibilities are identified and defined. Structures for areas of ecclesiastical oversight and general organizing principles for various levels of governance are also identified and delineated.
Bishop Charles E. Cheney served as the second Presiding Bishop of the Reformed Episcopal Church (REC).
In this chapter, the author argues that the theological position regarding the employment of an episcopal governance in the REC is practical in nature. However, the historical acceptance of episcopacy cannot be disputed either. The view he argues for is that the episcopacy is not essential to the church, but due to its early adoption and longstanding effectiveness, should be maintained and promoted.
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