A69075:2701
Christian religion
Christian religion: substantially, methodically[e,] [pla]inlie, and profitably treatisedChristian religion: substantially, methodicalli[e,] [pla]inlie, and profitablie treatised
London: printed by Felix Kingston for Thomas Man, 1611
Title page typeset from the transcription.
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.
Hitherto we have heard Antichrist described by his effects and properties. Now tell me where is the place where he should have his seat?
Hitherto wee haue heard Antichrist described by his effects and properties. Now tell mee where is the place where he should haue his seate?
That is the City of Rome.
That is the Citie of Rome.
How doth that appear?
How doth that appeare?
First, because he that letted at the time when Paul wrote, was Emperor; who did then sit there, and must be disseated ere the Pope could enter upon it. Secondly, John calleth that City where he must sit, the Lady of the world; which only agreeth to Rome, being the mother City of the world. Thirdly, it was that City that was seated upon seven hills; which by all ancient records belongeth properly and only to Rome. As for the occasion of the Popes placing there, it came by the means of translating of the seat of the Empire from Rome to Constantinople; from whence ensued also the parting of the Empire