A Synopsis of the Moral Theology of Peter Dens: As Prepared for the Use of Romish Seminaries and Students of Theology (Classic Reprint)

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Mechlin edition of 1838. The copy in my possession is from the Archbishop's own press, and is therefore stamped with all the authority which the most scru pulous and fastidious Romanist could desire. The work in question is necessarily accessible to few, both on account of the high price, and the extreme dith culty of procuring a copy and even Were these 1mpe diments to an extensive circulation removed, it would still be covered with a Latin veil, which must screen it effectually from the' eyes of all, except the learned. If I had been writing a book merely for Protestant ministers, I should probably have contented myself with a' simple translation; but as I know the common people; both Protestant and Pap'ist, will read it, I have thought it best to furnish the antidote With the poison. For the correctness of' my translation, I can and shall, at the proper time and place, present the most satisfactory vouchers. In' preparing my remarks, I have conscientiously adhered to what I firmly believe to be' the truth; and I am persuaded that no one, whether friend or foe, can prove that any of my state ments of facts or doctrines have been warped by pre judice When I can approve a sentiment of Peter Dens, I will do it, not for the love of Pope how ever, but for the love of God's truth; but wli I find doctrines that are an abominatic'm before God and man, no conside'ration shall hinder me from reprobating them as they deserve.

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