B25425:1684
TroposchemmalogiaTroposchēmalogia
Troposchemmalogia: Tropes and figures; or, A treatise of the metaphors, allegories, and express similitudes, &c. contained in the Bible of the Old and New Testament To which is prefixed, divers arguments to prove the divine authority of the Holy Scriptures wherein also 'tis largely evinced, that by the great whore, mystery Babylon is meant the Papal hierarchy, or present state and church of Rome. Philologia sacra, the second part. Wherein the schemes, or figures in Scripture, are reduced under their proper heads, with a brief explication of each. Together with a treatise of types, parables, &c. with an improvement of them parallel-wise. By B. KTroposchēmalogia: Tropes and figures; or, A treatise of the metaphors, allegories, and express similitudes, &c. contained in the Bible of the Old and New Testament To which is prefixed, divers arguments to prove the divine authority of the Holy Scriptures wherein also 'tis largely evinced, that by the great whore, mystery Babylon is meant the Papal hierarchy, or present state and church of Rome. Philologia sacra, the second part. Wherein the schemes, or figures in Scripture, are reduced under their proper heads, with a brief explication of each. Together with a treatise of types, parables, &c. with an improvement of them parallel-wise. By B. K
London: printed by John Darby, 1682
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.
Tragus ab edendo quod grana fracta pane.
The common Epithets given to the Goat, by the Learned, are these, (viz.) Left-sided, greedy, unarmed, Swift, long-legged, rough, ragged, unclean, strong-smelling, lecherous, bristler, wanderer, vile, wanton, &c.
Wicked Men, but more especially Hypocrites in the Church, are compared to them.
Simile. | Parallel. The Goat commonly feedeth among Sheep, and lieth down with them, and seems much to love their Company. | SO some Hypocrites seem to love the Company of God's People, they cunningly contrive ways how to get into Churches, and appear to be of the same Flock, taking much seeming Delight in the company of the truly Religious. II. Yet there is a vast difference between the natural Properties of the Sheep and Goats; for whereas Sheep are meek and harmless, Goats are of a contrary disposition, they ⟨p. 244⟩are ravenous and very mischievous, they will eat the Barks of Trees, and spoil tender Plants, great destroyers of Gardens and Vineyards. | II. So there is a great difference between a wicked Man (notwithstanding his highest pretence to Religion) and a Saint; the one is humble, meek, and harmless, seeking the good and well being of all, when the other is proud, stubborn