Ten Reasons Proposed to His Adversaries for Disputation in the Name of the Faith and Presented to the Illustrious Members of Our Universities

"Ten Reasons Proposed to His Adversaries for Disputation in the Name of the Faith" by Edmund Campion is a bold defense of the Catholic faith during a time of religious conflict. This treatise, emerging from the late 16th century, showcases Campion's bravery as he challenges Protestant criticisms, advocating for open discussion on religious issues amid intense persecution of Catholics in England. It begins by setting the scene of Campion's mission in the tumultuous 1580s, demonstrating his commitment to reigniting Catholic belief against the rising tide of the Protestant Reformation; he recounts his return to England as a Jesuit priest and the formidable trials he encountered, leading to his proposition for a public debate with Protestant leaders on crucial doctrines. This "Challenge" is designed to bolster the Catholic position and motivate believers, signaling his plan to confront the developing Protestant arguments with both strategy and strength.