The Doctrine of Holy Scripture, and of the Primitive Church, On the Subject of Religious Celibacy

First published in 1845, "The Doctrine of Holy Scripture and of the Primitive Church on the Subject of Religious Celibacy, with a Vindication of the Early Church from the Mistakes of the Author of Ancient Christianity (i.e. Isaac Taylor)" provides a thorough analysis of the history and theology of religious celibacy in the early Christian church. James Beaven offers a detailed critique of Isaac Taylor's "Ancient Christianity," which argued that celibacy was not a requirement for Christian clergy. This meticulously researched work is a valuable resource for scholars and students of religious history and theology.
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