THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DOCTRINE OF THE EUCHARIST CONSIDERED. In Reply to Dr Wiseman's Argument from Scripture.

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Inscribed in black ink on the half-title 'From the Author'. The Right Reverend Thomas Turton (1780-1864) was an English academic and the Bishop of Ely from 1845-1864. In his biographical entry in volume 57 of Sidney Lee's extensive 'Dictionary of National Biography' (1899), Turton is described as "a vigorous controversial writer" who frequently conflicted with other esteemed members of the British clergy and gentry, including Cardinal Wiseman (1802-1865), Archbishop of Westminster, who is fiercely rebutted here. Outside of his literary efforts, Turton was well known for his discerning taste in fine art, valuable collection of paintings, and his hobby of composing church music.