In this book, Edward Bickersteth discusses the history and impact of the Roman Catholic Church, which he refers to as 'popery.' He argues that the Protestant Reformation was a necessary response to the excesses of the Catholic Church and that the legacy of the Reformation is an ongoing commitment to biblical truth and personal faith. 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.