A69054:1349
The institutions of Christian religion, written by the reverend father, M. John Calvin, compendiously…The institutions of Christian religion, written by the reuerend father, M. Iohn Caluin, compendiously…
The institutions of Christian religion, written by the reverend father, M. John Calvin, compendiously abridged by Edmond Bunny Bachelor of divinity; and translated into English by Edward MayThe institutions of Christian religion, written by the reuerend father, M. Iohn Caluin, compendiously abridged by Edmond Bunnie Bachellour of diuinitie; and translated into English by Edward May
London: printed for William Norton, 1580
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25 Moreover coming to the second, that is to say, whether the Ceremony which they use in ordaining Ministers, ought to be called a Sacrament: first he showeth with what vanity they shave them in the crown.
25 Moreouer comming to the second, that is to say, whether the Ceremonie which they vse in ordaining Ministers, ought to be called a Sacrament: first hee sheweth with what vanitie they shaue them in the crowne.
26 Where also he showeth how foolishly they draw this their crown from the Nazarites, from Priscilla, Aquila, 1and Paul. It is no where read of Priscilla and of Aquila, it is doubtful, and Paul did it not for satisfaction, but for to serve the weakness of his brethren.
26 Where also he sheweth howe foolishly they draw this their crown from the Nazarites, from Priscilla, Acyla, 1and Paule. It is no where read of Priscilla and of Acyla, it is doubtfull, and Paule did it not for satisfaction, but for to serue the weakenesse of his brethren.
27 From whence this their shaving had beginning, he teacheth out of Augustine. Moreover when he hath sufficiently spoken of shaving, he reciteth certain other foolish Ceremonies whereby they consecrate their door keepers readers, Exorcists and followers proving that all these are unworthy to be honoured by the nature of a Sacrament.