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The True and the False

the subject to his readers, without passion and without partiality, with that knowledge which many years' study, and an exact acquaintance with facts and circumstances, enable him to do.

The subject, as treated by Dr. Schulte, is divided into the following heads:

I. 'Exposition of the subject as introduction.'

II. 'The contents of the definition of the Vatican Council, "On the Infallible teaching Office of the Roman Pontiff."'

III. Part 1.—'Doctrinal propositions of Popes simply ex cathedrâ, and their acts in relation to states, countries, peoples, and individuals.'

III. Part 2.—Relations of Popes to the state law. Treatment of heretics.[1]

IV. 'Pleas devised to quiet the conscience, and their confutation.'

V. 'Considerations on the law of the state.'[2]

  1. ↑ This division, being made for the convenience of English readers, is given in the words of the Translator.
  2. ↑ It must be borne in mind that the headings of the chapters are all taken from Dr. Schulte's pamphlet; if not in his own words, at least in their substance.—Translator.
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