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A Brief and Pithy Sum of the Christian Faith
A brief and pithy sum of the Christian faith made in form of a confession, with a confutation of all such superstitious errors, as are contrary thereunto. Made by Theodore de Beza. Translated out of French by R.F.A briefe and piththie summe of the Christian faith made in forme of a confession, vvith a confutation of all such superstitious errours, as are contrary therevnto. Made by Theodore de Beza. Translated out of Frenche by R.F.
London: printed by Richard Serll, 1565
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Now let us see whether Jesus Christ1 be such one that we may find in him all that is requisite to our salvation. First Jesus Christ is very God, from whence it followeth that he can be a saviour.
Now let vs sée whether Iesus Christ1 be such one that we may fynde in him all that is requisite to our saluation. Fyrst Iesus Christe is very God, from whence it foloweth that he can be a sauionr.
- 1VII
And also be is very man, from whence1 it followeth that he is of nature meet to suffer that which the Justice of God requireth to be revenged for the sin of man. For if be only were God he could suffer nothing, and if he were only man, he should sink under the burden of Gods wrath. Because he is God and man, therefore he was able to dye, and vanquish death in dying.
And also be is very man, from whence1 it followeth that hée is of nature méete to suffer that whiche the Iustice of God requyreth to be reuenged for the sinne of man. For if be onely were God he coulde suffer nothing, and if he were only man, he should sinke vnder the burden of Gods wrath. Because he is God and man, therfore he was able to dye, and vanquyshe death in dying.
- 1VIII