This passionate and polemical work by Henry Bennet Brewster challenges some of the orthodoxies and dogmas of Christian theology. Part I of the book examines some of the 'unscriptural' beliefs and practices of orthodoxy, and exposes what Brewster sees as their inconsistencies and contradictions. The work as a whole is an impassioned plea for a rational and enlightened Christian faith, free from the dogmatism and authoritarianism that have too often marred its history. This book will appeal to anyone interested in the history of Christian thought and theology, as well as to those concerned with questions of reason, faith, and authority. 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.