A godly and learned assertion in defence of the true church of God, and…

Name: A godly and learned assertion in defence of the true church of God, and…
Author: Philip Melanchthon

A godly and learned assertion in defence of the true church of God, and of His Word written in Latin by that Reverend Father D. Philip Melanchthon, after the convention at Ratisbona, anno 1541 ; translated into English by R.R.A godly and learned assertion in defence of the true church of God, and of His Woorde written in Latine by that Reuerend Father D. Philip Melancthon, after the conuention at Ratisbona, anno 1541 ; translated into English by R.R.

Philip Melanchthon 1497–1560London : Imprinted at London at the three Cranes in the Vinetree by Thomas Dawson, 1580

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Of the Church, and of the Authority of the word of God. › Of Augustine.Of the Churche, and of the Auctority of the woorde of God. › Of Augustine.

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Some of our adversaries more subtle then others,¹ although they plainly see that Augustine's interpretation, and ours also is the true meaning agreeable unto the mind ⟨p. 39⟩of Paul, and of Prophetical as also Apostolical scripture: yet they exclaim against us, and cite for their purpose the authority of Origen, Hierome, Chrysostom, and I know not of whom: Not because they allow those from their heart: but only too blear the eyes of the ignorant people, least they should seem to be overcome.

Some of our aduersaries more subtill then others,¹ although they plainely see that Augustines interpretation, and ours also is the true meaning agreeable vntoo the mynde ⟨p. 39⟩of Paule, and of Propheticall as also Apostolicall scripture: yet they exclaime against vs, and cite for theyr purpose the autority of Origen, Hierome, Chrysostome, and I knowe not of whom: Not because they allowe those frō theyr hearte: but onely too bleare the eyes of the ignoraunt people, least they shoulde seeme to be ouercome.

1That some of •he adversaries •oe touching Augustines interpretation […] the interpretation of late writers upon Paul▪That some of •he aduersaries •oe touching Augustines interpretation 〈…〉 the interpretation of late writers vpon Paul▪

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