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T. W. (Thomas William) Allies
Thomas William Allies (1813–1903) was an English writer and historian known for his works on religious and ecclesiastical topics. Originally an Anglican clergyman, Allies converted to Roman Catholicism in 1850, which greatly influenced his writings. His major works include "The Formation of Christendom," an ambitious multi-volume series exploring the development of Christian civilization. Allies also wrote autobiographical works, such as "A Life's Decision," detailing his religious journey and conversion.
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ADVERTISEMENT. The writer of the following pages is more and more convinced that the whole question between the Roman Church and ourselves, as well as the Eastern Church, turns upon the Papal Supremacy, as at present claimed, being of divine right or not. If it be, then have we nothing else to do, on peril of salvation, but submit ourselves to the authority of Rome: and better it were to do so before...
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THE LETTERS OF THE POPES AS SOURCES OF HISTORY. Cardinal Mai has left recorded his judgment that, "in matter of fact, the whole administration of the Church is learnt in the letters of the Popes". I draw from this judgment the inference that of all sources for the truths of history none are so precious, instructive, and authoritative as these authentic letters contemporaneous with the persons...
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