The Ecclesiastical Class Book, Or, History of the Church: From the Birth of Christ to the Present TimeF.J. Huntington, 1839 - 255 pages |
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... born , more correct notions of religion were entertained , since they possessed the Scriptures of the Old Testament , from which these no , tions were derived . 5. But even among the Jews , the state of religion was low . They , indeed ...
... born , more correct notions of religion were entertained , since they possessed the Scriptures of the Old Testament , from which these no , tions were derived . 5. But even among the Jews , the state of religion was low . They , indeed ...
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... born . In this latter instance , it was set on fire by one Erostratus , who being condemned to death for the crime , confessed that he had de- stroyed this exquisite structure , solely " That he might be remembered in future ages ...
... born . In this latter instance , it was set on fire by one Erostratus , who being condemned to death for the crime , confessed that he had de- stroyed this exquisite structure , solely " That he might be remembered in future ages ...
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... born at Cyprus . On his conversion , he sold his estate , and delivered his money to the Apostles , and was after- wards sent to Antioch to confirm the disciples . He preached the gospel in company with Paul , and afterwards passed with ...
... born at Cyprus . On his conversion , he sold his estate , and delivered his money to the Apostles , and was after- wards sent to Antioch to confirm the disciples . He preached the gospel in company with Paul , and afterwards passed with ...
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... Novatian , author of the " Novatian schism , " which long afflicted the Churches , at Rome and Car- thage . 1. Clemens Romanus , was born at Rome ; but PERSECUTION . 45 Monsieur Godeau, computes that in this tenth persecution, ...
... Novatian , author of the " Novatian schism , " which long afflicted the Churches , at Rome and Car- thage . 1. Clemens Romanus , was born at Rome ; but PERSECUTION . 45 Monsieur Godeau, computes that in this tenth persecution, ...
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... born at Rome ; but in what year is uncer- tain . He was the fellow laborer of Paul , and sustained the character of an apostolic man . He became bishop of Rome , and was distinguished both as a minister , and a defender of the faith ...
... born at Rome ; but in what year is uncer- tain . He was the fellow laborer of Paul , and sustained the character of an apostolic man . He became bishop of Rome , and was distinguished both as a minister , and a defender of the faith ...
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Page 160 - Be of good comfort, master Ridley, and play the man. We shall this day light such a candle, by God's grace, in England, as I trust shall never be put out.
Page 18 - And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory ; and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.
Page 154 - A. — In the exposition of the faith by the Eastern Patriarchs it is said that the word Transubstantiation is not to be taken to define the manner in which the bread and wine are changed into the body and blood of the Lord...
Page 78 - is the key of heaven and of hell; a drop of blood shed in the cause of God, a night spent in arms, is of more avail than two months of fasting and prayer; whosoever falls in battle, his sins are forgiven; at the day of judgment his wounds shall be resplendent as vermilion, and odoriferous as musk; and the loss of his limbs shall be supplied by the wings of angels and cherubim.
Page 13 - It was not one person, but many, who saw him ; they saw him not only separately but together, not only by night but by day, not at a distance but near, not once but several times; they not only saw him, but touched him, conversed with him, ate with him, examined his person to satisfy their doubts.