ISBN: 9781154235968

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This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1824. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... pontiff distributed the wonder-working relics; and nothing more lamentable on the other, than the stupid eagerness and devotion with which the deluded multitude received them, and suffered themselves to be persuaded, that a portion of stinking oil, taken from the lamps which burned at the tombs of the martyrs, had a supernatural efficacy to sanctify its possessors, and to defend them from all dangers both of a temporal and spiritual nature. in. Several attempts were made in this century to lay The iej- * books of Junilius, the African, concerning the various parts of the divine law f a work destitute of precision and method, and by which it appears that the author ''had not sufficient knowledge and penetration for the task he undertook. Cassiodorus also, in his two books concerning ttie^dwine laws, has delivered several rules for the right interpretation of the holy Scriptures. Philoxenus the Syrian, translated into his native language, the Psalms of David, and the books of the JVctc Testament.1 The number of interpreters was considerable in this century. Those who made the greatest figure among the Greeks in this character, were Procopius of Gaza, Severus of Antioch, Julian, and a few others; the first was an expositor of no mean abilities. The most eminent rank among the Latin commentators is due to Gregory the Great, Cassiodorus, Primasius,b Isidore of Seville/ and Bellator. Iv. It must however be acknowledged, that these wriTb Johann Lorenz Mosheim, Books, Religion and Spirituality, An Ecclesiastical History, Ancient And Modern, Form The Birth Of Christ, To The Beginning Of The Present Century (volume 1) Books>Religion and Spirituality, General Books LLC<

1824, ISBN: 1154235963

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[SR: 4423196], Paperback, [EAN: 9781154235968], General Books LLC, English, English, English, General Books LLC, Book, General Books LLC, General Books LLC, The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Volume: 1; Original Publisher: E. Duyckinck; Publication date: 1824; Subjects: Church history; Religion / Christianity / History; Religion / History; Religion / Christian Church / History;, 12350, Church History, 12290, Christian Books & Bibles, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books, 12449, Theology, 12290, Christian Books & Bibles, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books, 4853, United States, 4854, 19th Century, 4861, 20th Century, 1196142, 21st Century, 4867, African Americans, 4868, Civil War, 4869, Colonial Period, 4871, Revolution & Founding, 14278871, State & Local, 4808, Americas, 9, History, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books<