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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…
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.
London: printed by John Day, 1565London: printed by Iohn Day, 1565
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❧ The second Dialogue. OF the reasons which cause many to desire and wait for a Council. | 68. 1 Of the difference that is in Christendom in matters of religion, and what it doth. | 69. 2 What profit the Church of God may receive of Councils, and of their issues. | 70. 3 Of the hope that men may have of the council in these days. | 72. 4 Of the means of the enemies of the truth for the maintenance of their kingdom & false religion. | 73. 5 Of the danger into the which they cast themselves which attend only upon Councils. | 74. 6 Of christian princes to reform the Church by mean of a general •o••cell. | 75. 7 Of […] negligence and want that […] •he ministers of the church | 76. 8 Of the impeachments of men in y• reformation of the church. | 78. 9 How difficult it is to assemble a lawful Council at this day. | 79. 10 How the Christians hinder the reformation of the Church. | 81. 11 What Counsel the true christians ought to follow. | 83. 12 Of such as would agree the doctrine of Jesus Christ, and that of Antichrist together. | 84. 13 The Interim may not be received neither into the Church of christ, ne yet of Antichrist. | 85. 14 Of such christians as be Neuters and indifferent. | 86. 15 For what cause the Interim hath his name of an adverb. | 88. 16 The profit that those that be instructed in Gods word, may receive by the Councils. | 89. 17 We ought not to be the disciples of men but of Jesus Christ. | 90. 18 The word of God doth authorise it self. | 92. 19 What goodness men may receive of a good Council, and what evil of an evil Council. | 93. 20 What the good Councils may do to the wicked. | 94. 21 What fruit the church may receive of the lawful Councils. | 96. 22 What praise is due to good princes and magistrates. | 97. 23 Hypocrisy of such as depend upon ⟨image 112⟩men in matter of religion. | 98. 24 How we are disciples of men, and how of Jesus Christ. | 100. 25 Of the nature and virtue of true faith. | 101. 26 Of the honour that is due to good & true teachers in the church. | 103. 27 Of the difference of the apostles & prophets: and of those that came after them. | 105. 28 The Counsel of S. Au••••yne concerning Councils […] ••itings of the Fathers. | […]