A scholarly exploration of the development of the early Christian church, with a focus on the role of apostolic succession. Chapin provides a thorough analysis of the key figures and events that shaped the early church, and argues for the importance of apostolic authority in modern Christianity. Whether you're a historian, theologian, or simply a curious reader, A View of the Organization and Order of the Primitive Church is an engaging and informative read. 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.