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The Judgement of Martin Bucer concerning divorce written to Edward the sixth, in his…The Ivdgement of Martin Bucer concerning divorce written to Edward the sixt, in his…
The Judgement of Martin Bucer concerning divorce written to Edward the sixth, in his second book of the Kingdom of Christ, and now Englished : wherein a late book restoring the doctrine and discipline of divorce is here confirmed and justified by the authority of Martin Bucer to the Parliament of England.The Ivdgement of Martin Bucer concerning divorce written to Edward the sixt, in his second book of the Kingdom of Christ, and now Englisht : wherein a late book restoring the doctrine and discipline of divorce is heer confirm'd and justify'd by the authoritie of Martin Bucer to the Parlament of England.
London: printed by Matthew Simmons, 1644
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THE JUDGEMENT OF MARTIN BUCER TOUCHING DIVORCE. › Chapter 37
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CHAP. XXXVII.
For what causes divorce is permitted by the civil Law ex 1. consensu Codic. de repudiis.
IT is also manifest that the law of Theodosius and Valentinian, which begins Consensu, &c. touching divorce, and many other decrees of pious Emperors agreeing herewith, are not contrary to the word of God. And therefore may be recalled into use by any Christian Prince or Common-wealth, nay ought to be with due respect had to every nation. For whatsoever is equal and just, that in every thing is to be sought and used by Christians. Hence it is plain that divorce is granted by divine approbation, both to husbands and to wives, if either party can convict the other of these following offences before the Magistrate.
IT is also manifest that the law of Theodosius and Valentinian, which begins Consensu, &c. touching divorce, and many other decrees of pious Emperours agreeing heerwith, are not contrary to the word of God. And therfore may be recall'd into use by any Christian Prince or Common-wealth, nay ought to be with due respect had to every nation. For whatsoever is equall and just, that in every thing is to be sought and us'd by Christians. Hence it is plain that divorce is granted by divine approbation, both to husbands and to wives, if either party can convict the other of these following offences before the Magistrate.