The Church of England cleared from the charge of Schism Upon Testimonies of Councils and Fathers of the first six centuries

The work opens with a clear statement of purpose: to show that the charge of schism leveled against the Church of England rests on a misunderstanding of early‑century Christian testimony. Drawing on the decisions of the first six ecumenical councils and the writings of the ancient Fathers, the author examines whether they ever endorsed the absolute papal supremacy claimed by Rome today. He frames the inquiry as a personal quest for truth, questioning if divine right truly backs the Roman pontiff’s authority.

In a measured, 19th‑century prose style, the writer argues that while the early church recognized Rome as a leading bishopric, it did not accept a monopoly of power over the rest of the universal church. By contrasting the historic patristic consensus with later doctrinal developments, he seeks to reassure Anglican readers of their continuity with the undivided church. The book therefore offers a scholarly, apologetic perspective that invites listeners to follow the author's careful examination of sources before reaching a conclusion.