In this important theological work, John Jewel defends the practices and doctrines of the Church of England against its critics, particularly the Roman Catholic Church. Jewel provides a detailed analysis of key issues such as the role of the Bible, the nature of grace, and the authority of the church. By the end of this book, readers will have a comprehensive understanding of the Church's beliefs and practices, as well as the historical and political context in which they emerged. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.