In this thought-provoking work of theological scholarship, the author explores the question of religious authority, both within the Church and in relation to the Bible. Drawing on his deep knowledge of Scripture, tradition, and history, the author provides a compelling and original perspective on one of the most important issues facing the modern Christian.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.