A rigorously argued defense of the doctrine of apostolic succession, written by an influential theologian of the 19th century. A.P. Perceval puts forward a compelling case for the importance of the apostolic succession in preserving the integrity of the Christian faith. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and theology of the Christian Church. 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.