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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.
3. Because the Church is fortified by the Almighty for his own use, and chief Place and Residence in this nether Creation.
4. In respect of her Renown and Glory. As Jerusalem was renowned above all Cities, so God's Church is now above all People and Societies in the World.
5. Because it is viewed and gazed upon by all Strangers; she may well be compared to a Looking-glass, as Zion signifies.
6. In respect of her Laws; for as the Law and public Worship were at Jerusalem; so Christ's Laws and public Worship are maintained in the Church. Hence God is said to love the Gates of Zion, more than all the Dwelling-Places of Jacob.1
6. In respect of her Laws; for as the Law and publick Worship were at Jerusalem; so Christ's Laws and publick Worship are maintained in the Church. Hence God is said to love the Gates of Zion, more than all the Dwelling-Places of Jacob.