Originally published in the mid-19th century and widely regarded as a masterpiece of Catholic apologetics, this work provides a detailed and systematic analysis of the scriptural basis for the doctrine of transubstantiation in the Catholic Church. Nicholas Patrick Wiseman's eloquent and persuasive argument has remained a cornerstone of Catholic theology and philosophy. 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.