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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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Anno Domini 324. The Councel of Nicene was called together by Constantine the Emperor,1 wherein Eustathius bishop of Antioch was chief. In this Council, there were very great and grievous controversies of opinions discussed and derided, and the errors of Samosatenus, and of Arrius were of ⟨image 24⟩good right condemned.2 Also the errors of those called Cathari, which denied that such as had swerved from the Church, were to be received again, and denied that such could have forgiveness of their sins.
Anno Domini 324. The Councel of Nicene was called togither by Constantyne the Emperour,1 wherein Eustathius bishop of Antioche was chiefe. In this Councel, therewere very greate and grieuous controuersies of opinions discussed and deryded, and the errours of Samosatenus, and of Arrius were of ⟨image 24⟩good right condemned.2 Also the errours of those called Cathari, which denied that suche as had swarued from the Churche, were to be receaued again, and denied that such could haue forgiuenes of their sinnes.
- 1Nicene Councel under Constantine, Anno. 324 Present there at 268. bishops.Nicene Councel vnder Constantyne, Anno. 324 Present there at 268. bishops.
- 2Nicene Count.
Afterwards,