First published in 1882, this book offers a detailed study of the form of church government presented in the New Testament. Thomas Witherow, a Presbyterian minister in Ireland, draws on biblical scholarship and historical research to argue that the apostolic church was governed by a system of presbyteries rather than bishops. While Witherow's conclusions are not universally accepted, An Inquiry into the Scriptural Form of Church Government remains an important contribution to the ongoing debate over ecclesiology. 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.