Written in the mid-19th century by an anonymous Catholic layman, this book offers a detailed defence of the doctrine of the Eucharist, drawing on scripture, tradition, and reason. With contributions from leading Catholic theologians, it provides a comprehensive overview of the Catholic understanding of the sacrament, and its place in the life of the Church. 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.