This controversial work examines the idolatrous practices of the Roman Catholic Church, focusing on the veneration of the Virgin Mary. It calls into question the service of the Church, the sacraments, and the authority of the Pope. Written from a Protestant perspective, the book argues that the doctrines of the Church are in direct contradiction to the teachings of the Bible. A must-read for anyone interested in the Reformation and the history of Christianity. 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.