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Hooker's Defense of Church Structure
- Richard Hooker defended the Church of England's hybrid structure between Protestantism and Catholicism after the Reformation.
- He addressed how Christians should honor both biblical authority and human authorities when they conflict.
Scripture and Church Practice Distinction
- Hooker distinguishes between clear scriptural essentials and disputable matters requiring prudence.
- He argues that scripture is not always explicit on every church practice, allowing room for reasoned contextual decisions.
Invisible vs Visible Church
- Hooker distinguishes the invisible church of genuine faith from the visible church marked by word and sacrament.
- The visible church incorporates Scripture, reason, tradition, and prudence to govern its polity and liturgy.