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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 452. The Council of Calcedon,1 was called together of the Emperor Martian, wherein Eutiches was rightly condemned, ⟨p. 17⟩which also denied the two natures in Christ; and contended that the same nature of the word was sent from GOD, that it was brought forth by the Virgin, neither that there were two natures united: and here he seemeth to have renewed the doting madness of Samosatenus, but propounded by some other sleight or colour. This judgement of the Council, is to be commended.
Anno 452. The Councell of Calcedon,1 was called together of the Emperor Martian, wherein Eutiches was rightly condemned, ⟨p. 17⟩which also denied the two natures in Christe; and contended that the same nature of the woorde was sente from GOD, that it was brought foorth by the Virgin, neyther that there were two natures vnited: and here hee seemeth to haue renued the doting madnesse of Samosatenus, but propounded by some other sleyght or cullour. This iudgement of the Councell, is to be commended.
- 1The 4. Councel of Calcedon under Martian. 452.The 4. Councel of Calcedon vnder Martian. 452.
But now there had increased in the church mans traditions,1 therefore this Synod brought forth corrupt constitutions, not touching opinions, but touching ceremonies, & worshipping of God, otherwise then the scriptures allow, and notwithstanding these ordinances, were more within the limits of modesty, then other which sprang up afterwards. In this Synod, was first an order decreed which forbade the marriage of Monks, and of Virgins which had made vows: