The Fiend Of The Reformation Detected, Part 1: The Two Sophisms Detected (1817)

""The Fiend of the Reformation Detected, Part 1: The Two Sophisms Detected"" is a book written by James Gray and published in 1817. The book is a critical analysis of the religious beliefs and practices of the Reformation period, with a particular focus on two key arguments or ""sophisms"" that Gray believes were used to justify these beliefs. The first sophism that Gray identifies is the idea that the Bible is the only source of religious truth, and that all other sources of authority (such as the Church or tradition) are invalid. Gray argues that this belief is flawed because it ignores the fact that the Bible itself was written and compiled by fallible human beings, and that its interpretation is therefore subject to error and bias. The second sophism that Gray critiques is the idea that salvation is achieved solely through faith, and that good works are unnecessary or even harmful. Gray argues that this belief is not supported by the Bible, which emphasizes the importance of both faith and good works in achieving salvation. Throughout the book, Gray draws on a wide range of historical and theological sources to support his arguments, and provides detailed critiques of the writings of prominent Reformation thinkers such as Martin Luther and John Calvin. The book is an important contribution to the ongoing debate over the legacy of the Reformation, and continues to be studied and debated by scholars and theologians today.Part Two: A Brief Review Of The Present State Of The Reformed Churches.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.