The Fathers of the Catholic Church
The traditions upon which most of the doctrines of the Catholic Church are founded, and to which entirely too much credit is given by non-Catholics, are the teachings of so-called "fathers" of the church, whose inspiration was mainly from heathen philosophy. Many people are led to believe that any doctrine enunciated by the church dignitaries of the second and third centuries must be clothed with a high degree of authenticity; yet this class of credulous adherents are largely ignorant of the character of the "fathers," and the contradictory and unscriptural casts of their doctrines. For a comprehensive epitome of these traditions we would refer the reader to a work entitled, "The Fathers of the Catholic Church," by Dr. E. J. Waggoner. It is largely extracts from authentic works, giving a comprehensive view of the teachings of the "fathers," and their bearing upon the Scriptures of truth. Together with an extended appendix, the work is a most convenient reference book for those who do not care to purchase an extensive library pertaining to early church history. It contains all that the ordinary reader, lecturer, or Bible worker would really need. 392 pages; cloth, $1.00. Pacific Press Publishing Co., Oakland, Cal. Branches—Kansas City, Mo.; Lincoln, Neb.; Portland, Ore.