Heinrich Bullinger

Works

1. ¶A commentary upon the second Epistle of S Paul to the Thessalonians. In the which besides the sum of our faith, there is sincerely handled & set forth at large, not only ye first coming up & rising with the full prosperity & dominion, but also the fall and utter confusion of the kingdom of Antichrist: that is to say of Machomet & the Bishop of Rome.¶A commentary vpon the seconde Epistle of S Paul to the Thessaloniās. In ye which besydes the summe of oure faythe, ther is syncerelye handled & set forth at large, not onely ye fyrst cōmyng vp & rysyng with the full prosperyte & dominion, but also the fall and vtter confusion of the kyngdome of Antichriste: that is to say of Machomet & the Byshop of Rome.Title page of A commentary upon the second epistle of S Paul to the Thessalonia[n]s In the…, Southwark, 1538
   A commentary upon the second epistle of S Paul to the Thessalonia[n]s In the…A commentary vpon the seconde epistle of S Paul to the Thessalonia[n]s In the…

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2. The golden book of christen matrimony, most necessary & profitable for all them, that intend to live quietly and godly in the Christen state of holy wedlock newly set forth in English by The odour Basil.¶Hebr. xiii. wedlockers honourable among all parsons, & the bed unde•led But whoremongers & adu•erers God •all judge.Prover. 5. ¶Be glad with the wife of thy youth, a• with a loving hynde and friendly roo, Let he• breasts alway satisfy the, and hold the content with her love. Oh my sonne, why wilt thou have pleasure in an harlot, and embrace the bosom of another woman?Prover. 12. ¶An honest loving and diligent wife is a •rowne, that is to say, a great honour and glory, to her husband. But she that behaveth her self unhonestly, is a corruption in his bones.Prover. 18. ¶He that findeth a good wife, findeth a great treasure, and he shall receive pleasure at the Lords hand.Prover. 19. ¶House and riches is given a man of his pa rents, but a wise and discrete wife is unfeignedly the gift of the Lord.The goldē boke of christen matrimonye, moost necessary & profitable for all thē, that entend to liue quietly and godlye in the Christen state of holy wedlock newly set forthe in English by The odore Basille.¶Hebre. xiii. wedlockers honorable among al parsons, & the bed vnde•led But whoremongers & adu•erers God •all iudge.Prouer. 5. ¶Be gladde wyth the wyfe of thy yougthe, a• wyth a louynge hynde and frendely roo, Let he• brestes alwaye satisfye the, and holde the cōtent wythe her loue. Oh my sonne, why wylte thou haue plesure in an harlotte, and embrace the bosome of another woman?Prouer. 12. ¶An honeste louynge and diligente wyfe is a •rowne, that is to saye, a great honour and glory, to her husbande. But she that behauethe her selfe vnhonestly, is a corrupcion in his bones.Prouer. 18. ¶He that fyndeth a good wyfe, fyndeth a great treasure, and he shall receyue pleasure at the Lor des hande.Prouer. 19. ¶House and rytches is gyuen a man of his pa rentes, but a wyse and discrete wyfe is vnfaynedly the gyfte of the Lorde.Title page of The gold[n] book of christen matrimony most necessary [and] profitable for all the[m], that…, London, 1543
   The gold[n] book of christen matrimony most necessary [and] profitable for all the[m], that…The golde[n] boke of christen matrimonye moost necessary [and] profitable for all the[m], that…

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3. Two Epistles One of Henry Bullynger, with the consent of all the learned men of the Church of Tigury: another of John Calvin, chief Preacher of the Church of Geneva: whether it be lawful for a Christen man to communicate or be partaker of the Mass of the Papists, without offending God and his neighbour, or not.i. Corint. x.They that eat of the sacrifice, are partakers of the altar. Wherefore dearly beloved, flee from the worshipping of idols.Two Epystles One of Henry Bullynger, wyth the consent of all the lernyd men of the Church of Tigury: another of Ihon Caluyn, cheffe Preacher of the Church of Geneue: whether it be lawfull for a Chrysten man to communycate or be pertaker of the Masse of the Papystes, wythout offendyng God and hys neyghboure, or not.i. Corint. x.They that eate of the sacryfyce, are partakers of the altare. Vvherfore dearely beloued, fle from the worshyppyng of ydolls.Title page of Two epistles one of Henry Bullynger, with the consent of all the learned men…, Antwerp, 1544
   Two epistles one of Henry Bullynger, with the consent of all the learned men…Two epystles one of Henry Bullynger, wyth the consent of all the lernyd men…

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4. ¶ The old faith / an evident probation out of the holy scripture, that the christen faith (which is the right, true, old and undoubted faith) hath endured sens the beginning of the world.Herein hast thou also a short sum of the whole Bible, and a probation, that all virtuous men have pleased God, and were saved through the Christen faith.Myles Coverdale,¶ The olde fayth / an euident probacion out of the holy scripture, that the christen fayth (whiche is the right, true, old and vndoubted fayth) hath endured sens the beginnyng of the worlde.Herein hast thou also a short summe of the whole Byble, and a probacion, that al vertuous men haue pleased God, and wer saued through the Christen fayth.Myles Couerdale,Title page of The old faith an evident probation out of the holy scripture, that the christen…, London, 1547
   The old faith an evident probation out of the holy scripture, that the christen…The olde fayth an euident probacion out of the holy scripture, that the christen…

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5. ¶ AN WHOLESOMEAntidotus or counterpoysen, against the pestilent heresy and sect of the Anabaptists newly translated out of latin into English by John Veron, Senonoys.¶ AN HOLSOMEAntidotus or counterpoysen, agaynst the pestylent heresye and secte of the Anabaptistes newly translated out of latī into Englysh by Iohn Veron, Senonoys.Title page of An wholesome antidotus or counter-poison, against the pestilent heresy and sect of the Anabaptists…, 1548
   An wholesome antidotus or counter-poison, against the pestilent heresy and sect of the Anabaptists…An holsome antidotus or counter-poysen, agaynst the pestylent heresye and secte of the Anabaptistes…

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6. A treatise or Sermon of Henry Bullynger, much fruitful and necessary for this time, concerning magistrates and obedience of subjects. Also concerning the affairs of war, and what scriptures make mention thereof. whether christen powers may war against their enemies. And whither it be lawful for a christian to bear the office of a magistrate, and of the duty of soldiers with many other wholesome instructions for captains & soldiers both. Made in the year of our lord. M.D. xlix I.F.A treatise or Sermon of Henry Bullynger, much fruitfull and necessarye for this tyme, concernynge magistrates and obedience of subiectes. Also concernyng the affayres of warre, and what scryptures make mension thereof. whether christen powers may war against their ennemies. And whither it be laufull for a christyan to beare the office of a magistrate, and of the duety of souldiers with many other holsom instructions for captaynes & souldiers both. Made in the yere of our lorde. M.D. xlix I.F.Title page of A treatise or sermon of Henry Bullynger, 1549
   A treatise or sermon of Henry Bullynger

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7. A brief and compendiouse table, in a manner of a concordance, opening the way to the principal histories of the whole Bible, and the most common Articles grounded and comprehended in the new Testament and old, in manner as amply as doeth the great concordance of the Bible. Gathered and set forth by Henry Bullynger, Leo Jude, Conrad Pelican, and by the other Ministers of the church of Tygurie. And now first imprinted in English. D.M.L.The third book of the Maccabees a book of the Bible also printed unto this book which was never before Translated or printed in any English Bible.The contents of this book are contained in the next leaf.A briefe and compendiouse table, in a maner of a concordaunce, openyng the waye to the principall histories of the whole Bible, and the moste cōmon Articles grounded and comprehended in the newe Testament and olde, in maner as amply as doeth the great concordaū ce of the Bible. Gathered and set furth by Henry Bullynger, Leo Iude, Conrade Pellicane, and by the other Ministers of the churche of Tygurie. And nowe first imprinted in Englyshe. D.M.L.The third boke of the Machabees a booke of the Bible also prynted vnto this boke which was neuer before Translated or prynted in any Englyshe Bible.The contentes of this booke are conteyned in the next leafe.Title page of A brief and compendious table, in a manner of a concordance opening the way…, London, 1550
   A brief and compendious table, in a manner of a concordance opening the way…A brief and compendiouse table, in a maner of a concordaunce openyng the waye…

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   A most necessary & fruitful dialogue, between [the] seditious libertine or rebel Anabaptist, &…A most necessary & frutefull dialogue, betwene [the] seditious libertin or rebel Anabaptist, &…

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9. ¶ A most sure and strong defence of the baptism of children, against ye pestiferous sect of the Anabaptists, set forth by that famous Clerk, Henry Bullynger: & now translated out of Latin into English by John Veron Senonoys.Genesis. xvij. chap.I will be thy god, and the god of thy seed after thee.Thou shalt read the contents of this book, in the ii. pagyne after this.¶ A moste sure and strong defence of the baptisme of children, against ye pestiferous secte of the Anabaptystes, set furthe by that famouse Clerke, Henry Bullynger: & nowe translated out of Laten into Englysh by Ihon Veron Senonoys.Genesis. xvij. chap.I wyl be thy god, and the god of thy sede after thee.Thou shalt reade the contentes of thys boke, in the ii. pagyne after this.Title page of A most sure and strong defence of the baptism of children, against [the] pestiferous…, 1551
   A most sure and strong defence of the baptism of children, against [the] pestiferous…A moste sure and strong defence of the baptisme of children, against [the] pestiferous…

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10. A HUNDRED Sermons upon the Apocalypse of Jesus Christ, revealed in deed by Thangell of the Lord: but seen or received and written by thapostle and Evangelist. S. John: Compiled by the famous and godly learned man, Henry Bullinger, chief Pastor of the Congregation of Zuryk.¶ Newly set forth and allowed, according to the order appointed in the Queens majesties, Iniuntions.¶ Thargument, wurthines, commodity, and use of this work, thou shalt find in the Preface: After which thou hast a most exact Table to lead thee into all the principal matters contained therein.Math. 17. ☞ This is my welbeloved sun in whom I take pleasure, hear him.Anno. 1561A HVNDRED Sermons vpō the Apocalips of Iesu Christe, reueiled in dede by Thangell of the Lorde: but seen or receyued and written by thapostle and Euāgelist. S. Iohn: Compiled by the famous and godly learned man, Henry Bullinger, chief Pastor of the Congregation of Zuryk.¶ Newly set forth and allowed, according to the order appoynted in the Quenes maiesties, Iniuntions.¶ Thargument, wurthines, commoditie, and vse of this worke, thou shalt fynd in the Preface: After which thou hast a most exact Table to leade thee into all the princypall matters conteyned therin.Math. 17. ☞ This is my welbeloued sun in whom I take pleasure, heare hym.Anno. 1561Title page of A hundred sermons upo[n] the Apocalypse of Jesus Christ revealed in deed by the angel…, 1561
    A hundred sermons upo[n] the Apocalypse of Jesus Christ revealed in deed by the angel…A hundred sermons vpo[n] the Apocalips of Iesu Christe reueiled in dede by thangell…

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11. The Judgement of the Godly and learned Father, M. Henry Bullinger chief Preacher and Pastor of the Church of Zurich in Switzerland, declaring it to be lawful for the Ministers of the Church of England, to weare the Apparel prescribed by the Laws and orders of the same Realm.IMPRINTED at London by William Seres, dwelling in Pauls Church yard, at the sign of the Hedgehog.The Iudgement of the Godly and learned Father, M. Henry Bullinger chiefe Preacher and Pastor of the Church of Zurich in Swicerlande, declaring it to be lawfull for the Ministers of the Church of Englande, to weare the Apparell prescribed by the Lawes and orders of the same Realme.IMPRINTED at London by William Seres, dwelling in Paules Church yarde, at the signe of the Hedgehogge.Title page of The judgement of the Godly and learned father M. Henry Bullinger chief preacher and…, London, 1566
    The judgement of the Godly and learned father M. Henry Bullinger chief preacher and…The iudgement of the Godly and learned father M. Henry Bullinger chiefe preacher and…

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12. A CONFUTATION Of the Popes Bull which was published more then two years ago against Elizabeth the most gracious Queen of England, France, and Ireland, and against the noble Realm of England: together with a defence of the said true Christian Queen, and of the whole Realm of England.By Henry Bullinger the Elder.AT LONDON. Printed by John Day dwelling over Aldersgate. AN. 1572.¶ Cum Privilegio Regiae Maiestatis per Decennium.A CONFVTATION Of the Popes Bull which was published more then two yeres agoe against Elizabeth the most gracious Quéene of England, Fraunce, and Ireland, and against the noble Realme of England: together with a defence of the sayd true Christian Queene, and of the whole Realme of England.By Henry Bullinger the Elder.AT LONDON. Printed by Iohn Day dwelling ouer Aldersgate. AN. 1572.¶ Cum Priuilegio Regiae Maiestatis per Decennium.Title page of A confutation of the Popes bull which was published more then two years ago…, London, 1572
    A confutation of the Popes bull which was published more then two years ago…A confutation of the Popes bull which was published more then two yeres agoe…

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13. ¶ Questions of Religion cast abroad in HELVETIA by the Adversaries of the same: and answered by M. H. Bullinger of ZVRICK: reduced into. 17. Common places.Translated into English by John Cox. 1572.¶ Imprinted at London, by Henry Bynneman, for George Bishop.¶ Questions of Religion cast abroad in HELVETIA by the Aduersaries of the same: and aunswered by M. H. Bullinger of ZVRICK: reduced into. 17. Common places.Translated into Englishe by Iohn Coxe. 1572.¶ Imprinted at London, by Henrie Bynneman, for George Byshop.Title page of Questions of religion cast abroad in Helvetia by the adversaries of the same, London, 1572
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14. THE HOPE OF the Faithful.Declaring Briefly and clearly the Resurrection of OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST past, and of our true essential bodies to come: and plainly confuting the chief Errors, that hath sprung thereof, out the Scripture and Doctors.With an evident probation, that there is an eternal life of the Faithful, and an everlalasting damnation of the Unfaithful.Newly Imprinted and Corrected. 1574.THE HOPE OF the Faithfull.Declaring Breefely and clearly the Resurrection of OVR LORD IESVS CHRIST past, and of oure true essentiall bodies to come: and plainly confuting the cheefe Errors, that hath sprong therof, out the Scripture and Doctors.VVith an euident probation, that there is an eternall life of the Faithfull, and an euerlalasting damnation of the Vnfaithfull.Nevvly Imprinted and Corrected. 1574.Title page of The hope of the faithful Declaring briefly and clearly the resurrection of our Lord…, London, 1574
    The hope of the faithful Declaring briefly and clearly the resurrection of our Lord…The hope of the faithfull Declaring breefely and clearly the resurrection of our Lord…

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15. The tragedies of tyrants Exercised upon the church of God, from the birth of Christ unto this present year. 1572. Containing the causes of them, and the just vengeance of God upon the authors. Also some notable comforts and exhortations to patience. Written by Henry Bullinger, and now Englished.By Heinrich BullingerImprinted at London : By William How, for Abraham Veale, dwelling in Pauls Churchyard at the sign of the Lamb, 1575.The tragedies of tyrantes Exercised vpon the church of God, from the birth of Christ vnto this present yeere. 1572. Containing the causes of them, and the iust vengeance of God vpon the authours. Also some notable comfortes and exhortations to pacience. Written by Henrie Bullinger, and now Englished.By Heinrich BullingerImprinted at London : By William How, for Abraham Veale, dwelling in Paules Churchyard at the signe of the Lamb, 1575.Title page of The tragedies of tyrants Exercised upon the church of God, from the birth of…, London, 1575
    The tragedies of tyrants Exercised upon the church of God, from the birth of…The tragedies of tyrantes Exercised vpon the church of God, from the birth of…

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16. ¶A MOST excellent Sermon of the Lords Supper, wherein briefly (and yet plainly enough) is lively set forth the matter of the Supper of the Lord Jesus. By Henry Bullinger. Translated out of French, into English, by I. T.Matthew. 17.5.This is my beloved sonne, in whom I am well pleased, hear ye him.Imprinted at London, nigh unto unto the three Cranes in the Vintry, for William Ponsonby.¶A MOST excellent Sermon of the Lordes Supper, wherein briefely (and yet plainly yenough) is liuely set foorth the matter of the Supper of the Lorde Iesus. By Henry Bullinger. Translated out of Frenche, into English, by I. T.Matthew. 17.5.This is my beloued sonne, in whom I am well pleased, heare yee hym.Imprinted at London, nigh vnto vnto the three Cranes in the Ʋintree, for William Ponsonby.Title page of A most excellent sermon of the Lords Supper, London, 1577
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    Fifty Godly and Learned Sermons (The Decades)

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18. Of the end of the world and judgement of our Lord Jesus Christ to come, and of the most perilous dangers of this our most corrupt age, and by what means the godly may avoid the harms thereof / two sermons preached in latin in the assembly of the clergy by Henry Bullinger / and now sorely englished by Thomas Potter.¶Herein are expounded the words of our saviour. Mat. 24. touching the end of the world, & the last judgment. Also the words of Dā •elin the 7. chap. concerning the most troublesone kingdom of the Pope / & the end thereof. Finally the words of the Apostle. 2. Tim. 5. concerning the perils of the last times / and the excellency and fullness of holy Scripture.Imprinted at London at the long shop in the Pultrie by John Allde.Of the end of the world and iudgement of our Lord Iesus Christe to come, and of the moste perillous dangers of this our moste corrupt age, and by what meanes the godly may auoid the harmes therof / two sermons preached in latin in the assembly of the clergie by Henry Bullinger / and now sorely englished by Thomas Potter.¶Heerin are expounded the words of our sauiour. Mat. 24. touching the end of the world, & the last iudgmēt. Also the words of Dā •elin the 7. chap. cōcerning the most troublesōe kingdōe of the Pope / & the end therof. Finally the woords of the Apostle. 2. Tim. 5. concerning the perils of the last times / and the excellency and fulnes of holy Scripture.Imprinted at London at the long shop in the Pultrie by Iohn Allde.Title page of Of the end of the world and judgement of our Lord Jesus Christ to…, London, 1580
    Of the end of the world and judgement of our Lord Jesus Christ to…Of the end of the world and iudgement of our Lord Iesus Christe to…

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19. THE Sum of the four Evangelists comprehending both the course of the history, and also the several points of doctrine set forth in the same, pointing forth as it were with the hand, that JESUS is CHRIST, the only, perfect, and sufficient Saviour of all the faithful.Written in Latin by the reverend, learned, and godly father, Master Henry Bullinger Minister of the Church of Zurich.Translated into English for the profit of the unlearned by John Tomkys.Matthew 17.5.This is my beloved Sonne, in whom I am well pleased, hear ye him.Seen and allowed according to her Majesties Injunctions.Imprinted at London for William Ponsonby at the sign of the Bishops head. 1582.THE Summe of the foure Euangelistes comprehending both the course of the historie, and also the seuerall points of doctrine set foorth in the same, pointing foorth as it were with the hand, that IESVS is CHRIST, the only, perfect, and sufficient Sauiour of all the faithfull.Written in Latine by the reuerend, learned, and godly father, Master Henrie Bullinger Minister of the Church of Zurich.Translated into English for the profite of the vnlearned by Iohn Tomkys.Matthewe 17.5.This is my beloued Sonne, in whom I am well pleased, heare yee him.Seene and allowed according to her Maiesties Iniunctions.Imprinted at London for William Ponsonby at the signe of the Bishops head. 1582.Title page of The sum of the four Evangelists comprehending both the course of the history, and…, London, 1582
    The sum of the four Evangelists comprehending both the course of the history, and…The summe of the foure Euangelistes comprehending both the course of the historie, and…

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20. Look from Adam, And behold THE PROTESTANTS FAITH AND RELIGION, EVIDENTLY PROVED OUT OF the holy Scriptures against all Atheists, Papists, loose Libertines, and Carnal Gospellers: and that the Faith which they profess, hath continued from the beginning of the world, and so is the true and ancient Faith.HEREIN HAST THOU ALSO A SHORT SUM OF THE WHOLE BIBLE, and a plain manifestation, that all holy men who have pleased God, have been saved through this Christian Faith alone.LONDON, Printed by John Haviland, for Thomas Pavier, and are to be sold at his shop in Ivy Lane. 1624.Looke from Adam, And behold THE PROTESTANTS FAITH AND RELIGION, EVIDENTLY PROVED OVT OF the holy Scriptures against all Atheists, Papists, loose Libertines, and Carnall Gospellers: and that the Faith which they professe, hath continued from the beginning of the world, and so is the true and ancient Faith.HEREIN HAST THOU ALSO A SHORT SVMME OF THE WHOLE BIBLE, and a plaine manifestation, that all holy men who have pleased God, have beene saved through this Christian Faith alone.LONDON, Printed by Iohn Haviland, for Thomas Pavier, and are to be sold at his shop in Ivie Lane. 1624.Title page of Look from Adam, and behold the Protestants faith and religion evidently proved out of…, London, 1624
    Look from Adam, and behold the Protestants faith and religion evidently proved out of…Looke from Adam, and behold the Protestants faith and religion evidently proued out of…

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