A07405:72
A godly and learned assertion in defence of the true church of God, and…
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.
London : Imprinted at London at the three Cranes in the Vinetree by Thomas Dawson, 1580
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Peter Bishop of Alexandria contending against Meletius, affirmeth, that such as slide away from the faith are to be reentertained, and he allegeth an ancient authority.1 For these words Epiphanius reciteth as the doctrine which hath come to us in our age doth declare: Therefore the same Bishop of Alexandria doth both teach and admonish, that such as slide away are to be reentertained. Thi• do we believe, not for this Bishop: but because we see this sentence is expressed in the word of God, and hereunto testimonies of the ancient Church do condescend also.
Peter Bishop of Alexandria contending against Meletius, affirmeth, that such as slyde away from the fayth are to bee reentertained, and hee alledgeth an ancient autority.1 For these wordes Epiphanius reciteth as the doctryne which hath come to vs in our age doth declare: Therfore the same Bishop of Alexandria doth both teach and admonish, that such as slyde away are to bee reentertained. Thi• doo wee beleeue, not for this Bishop: but bicause wee see this sentence is expressed in the woorde of God, and heerevnto testimonies of the auncient Church do condiscend also.
- 1Opinion of an ancient father touching such as slide away from the church.Opinion of an ancient father touching such as slyde away frō the church.