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The first part of the Christian instruction, and general so[m]me of the doctrine, contained…The firste parte of the Christian instruction, and generall so[m]me of the doctrine, conteyned…

Name: The first part of the Christian instruction, and general so[m]me of the doctrine, contained…
Author: Pierre Viret

The first part of the Christian instruction, and general so[m]me of the doctrine, contained in the holy Scriptures wherein the principal points of the religion are familiarly handled by dialogues, very necessary to be read of all Christians. Translated into English, by John Shute, according to the late copy set forth, by th'author Master Peter Viret. 1565. Overseen and perused, according to the order appointed, by the Queens majesties injunctions.The firste parte of the Christian instruction, and generall so[m]me of the doctrine, conteyned in the holy Scriptures wherein the principall pointes of the religion are familiarly handled by dialogues, very necessary to be read of all Christians. Translated into Englishe, by Iohn Shute, accordyng to the late copy set forth, by th'author Maister Peter Viret. 1565. Ouersene and perused, accordyng to the order appointed, by the Queenes maiesties iniunctions.

Pierre Viret 1511–1571London: printed by John Day, 1565London: printed by Iohn Day, 1565

[28], 191, [5] p. · 83k words · STC 24777 · ESTC S119198

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Dialogue 2 › ❧ The second Dialogue, entitled the waiting for the Councell, or t… › ¶ What rule S. Augustine giveth concerning Councells and the writ…: ¶ What rule S. Augustine giveth concerning Councells and the writings of the auncien…Dialogue 2 › ❧ The second Dialogue, intituled the waiting for the Councell, or t… › ¶ VVhat rule S. Augustine geueth concerning Councells and the vvrit…: ¶ VVhat rule S. Augustine geueth concerning Councells and the vvritinges of the auncien…

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¶ What rule S. Augustine giveth concerning Councils and the writings of the ancient Fathers.

¶ VVhat rule S. Augustine geueth concerning Councells and the vvritinges of the auncient Fathers.

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T. Seeing it is so, it is very needful that we have some certain rule wherewith to guide us in these matters. D. I do think that we can not do better, nor follow a better rule, when any of these things come in question, then to follow the manner of proceeding that S. Augustine did use with Maximin, Bishop of the Arians, which would arm himself with the Council of Arimine, against the conclusion that was made and confirmed by the holy fathers, touching the divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in the Council of Nice, by the authority of the truth, as it is said, and hy the truth of authority. Tom. 6. Lib. 3. I may not now, sayeth he, allege the Council of Nice, nor thou the Council of Arimine, as for a prejudice, neither am I bound to the authority of the one, nor thou to the authority of the other. Let us debate the one matter with the other, the one cause with the other, the one reason with the other, by the authority of the Scriptures, not by proper and particular witness of every man, but by indifferent to us both. Which thing he hath also written in other places as concerning ¹the authority of the Canonical books, & agreeth very well with this. I will not, saith he, that thou embrace mine authority, to the end thou shouldest think it necessary to believe any thing, because that I have spoken it: but that thou believe the Canonical Scriptures. And again, I confess to thy charity, that I have learned to bear that honour and reverence to the only books of the Scriptures which are called Canonical, that I do believe assuredly that no one of the authors of them hath in any one jot of his writings erred. And idiatlye after he saith: But I read y others in such […] what excellency of holiness and doctrine so ever be […], I

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Author

Pierre Viret 1511–1571

Place

London

Printer

John DayIohn Day

Year

1565

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[28], 191, [5] p.

Words

82,531

Catalogue

STC 24777 · ESTC S119198

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EEBO-TCP A14462

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432

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167

Title page

The first part of the Christian instruction, and general so[m]me of the doctrine, contained…The firste parte of the Christian instruction, and generall so[m]me of the doctrine, conteyned…

¶ What rule S. Augustine giveth concerning Councils and the writings of the ancient Fathers.

¶ VVhat rule S. Augustine geueth concerning Councells and the vvritinges of the auncient Fathers.

❧ The effect of the third Dialogue entitled the authority of Councils: making mention of the ancient doctors and decrees.

❧ The effect of the thyrd Dialogue intitled the authoritie of Councells: making mention of the auncient doctors and decrees.

❧ The third Dialogue, entitled, the authority of Councils.

❧ The thyrd Dialogue, intitled, the authoritie of Councells.

¶ Of the assistance of the holy Ghost in lawful Councils: and of his gifts: and of the perpetual conservation of the truth in the church.

¶ Of the asistance of the holy Ghost in lavvful Councels: and of his giftes: and of the perpetual conseruation of the truth in the church.

¶ What things there are to be desired in Councils, yea even in those Councils which have been most excellent and lawful of all those that have been celebrated and holden since the time of the Apostles.

¶ VVhat thynges there are to be desired in Councells, yea euen in those Councells vvhich haue beene moste excellent and lavvfull of all those that haue bene celebrated and holden since the tyme of the Apostles.

¶ Of the weaknesses that have been found at the Council of Nice, in them that were there gathered and assembled, and what holy and excellent personages there were present at the same.

¶ Of the vveakenesses that haue bene founde at the Councell of Nice, in them that vvere there gathered and assembled, and vvhat holy and excellent personages there vvere present at the same.

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Reformers309

Puritans1,782

Westminster Assembly24

Evangelicals36

¶ What rule S. Augustine giveth concerning Councils and the writings of the ancient Fathers.

¶ VVhat rule S. Augustine geueth concerning Councells and the vvritinges of the auncient Fathers.

❧ The effect of the third Dialogue entitled the authority of Councils: making mention of the ancient doctors and decrees.

❧ The effect of the thyrd Dialogue intitled the authoritie of Councells: making mention of the auncient doctors and decrees.

❧ The third Dialogue, entitled, the authority of Councils.

❧ The thyrd Dialogue, intitled, the authoritie of Councells.

¶ Of the assistance of the holy Ghost in lawful Councils: and of his gifts: and of the perpetual conservation of the truth in the church.

¶ Of the asistance of the holy Ghost in lavvful Councels: and of his giftes: and of the perpetual conseruation of the truth in the church.

¶ What things there are to be desired in Councils, yea even in those Councils which have been most excellent and lawful of all those that have been celebrated and holden since the time of the Apostles.

¶ VVhat thynges there are to be desired in Councells, yea euen in those Councells vvhich haue beene moste excellent and lavvfull of all those that haue bene celebrated and holden since the tyme of the Apostles.

¶ Of the weaknesses that have been found at the Council of Nice, in them that were there gathered and assembled, and what holy and excellent personages there were present at the same.

¶ Of the vveakenesses that haue bene founde at the Councell of Nice, in them that vvere there gathered and assembled, and vvhat holy and excellent personages there vvere present at the same.

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