Illustrations of Biblical Literature: Exhibiting the History and Fate of the Sacred Writings, from the Earliest Period to the Present Century : Including Biographical Notices of Translators, and Other Eminent Biblical Scholars, Volume 3Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1821 - Bible |
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... promoting , according to his mista- ken views , the interests of the Romish church in the East , some of the learned members of the same church at home , contemplated its extension by printing editions of the NEW TESTAMENT , in the ...
... promoting , according to his mista- ken views , the interests of the Romish church in the East , some of the learned members of the same church at home , contemplated its extension by printing editions of the NEW TESTAMENT , in the ...
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... promoting the inter- ests of religion , and the doctrines of the Reformation , by the diffusion of the Scriptures in the vernacular tongue , and by the patronage of learned and able defenders of the truth , reflects the highest honour ...
... promoting the inter- ests of religion , and the doctrines of the Reformation , by the diffusion of the Scriptures in the vernacular tongue , and by the patronage of learned and able defenders of the truth , reflects the highest honour ...
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... promoting the Re- formation , and preaching the Gospel , in that country . In 1560 , the committee of parliament appointed him to be minister at St. Andrew's ; and about the same time he was ( 77 ) Chalmers ' Gen. Biog . Dict . XXXII ...
... promoting the Re- formation , and preaching the Gospel , in that country . In 1560 , the committee of parliament appointed him to be minister at St. Andrew's ; and about the same time he was ( 77 ) Chalmers ' Gen. Biog . Dict . XXXII ...
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... promoting Scriptural and , theological knowledge among the officiating clergy . Of these , none attracted more no- tice , or seemed better calculated to effect the design , than those assemblies of the clergy for the discussion of ...
... promoting Scriptural and , theological knowledge among the officiating clergy . Of these , none attracted more no- tice , or seemed better calculated to effect the design , than those assemblies of the clergy for the discussion of ...
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... promoting the knowledge of the Old Testament , by means of these translations , the German Christians attempted to intro- duce the New Testament to the notice of the ancient people of God , by means of vernacular versions expressed in ...
... promoting the knowledge of the Old Testament , by means of these translations , the German Christians attempted to intro- duce the New Testament to the notice of the ancient people of God , by means of vernacular versions expressed in ...
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Page 410 - And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people, saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.
Page 131 - Then Master Latimer bowed his knee down to the ground, holding his hat in his hand, having a kerchief on his head, and upon it a night-cap or two, and a great cap, (such as townsmen use, with two broad flaps to button under the chin,) wearing an old thread-bare...
Page 289 - James's time took an excellent way. That Part of the Bible was given to him who was most excellent in such a Tongue (as the Apocrypha to Andrew Downs) and then they met together, and one read the Translation, the rest holding in their Hands some Bible, either of the learned Tongues, or French, Spanish, Italian, &c. If they found any Fault, they spoke; if not, he read on.
Page 355 - To this place I was called, through the infinite riches of God's mercy in Christ Jesus to my poor soul : for here the Lord said unto my dead soul, live; and through the grace of Christ, I do live, and I shall live for ever! When I came to this blessed family I then saw, and never before, the power of godliness in its lively vigour and efficacy.
Page 148 - ... may be had .for every cathedral, collegiate and parish church and chapel of ease in the said respective...
Page 317 - An Essay toward the Amendment of the last English Translation of the Bible ; or, a Proof, by many Instances, that the late Translation of the Bible into English may be improved.
Page 124 - Paul, to be dissolved and to be with Christ, with whom even in death there is life. Be like the good servant, and even at midnight be waking, lest when death cometh and stealeth upon you...
Page 188 - God, give mine assent to the suppressing of the said exercises ; much less can I send out any injunction for the utter and universal subversion of the same. I say with St. Paul, ' I have no power to destroy, but only to edify ; ' and, with the same apostle, ' I can do nothing against the truth, but with the truth.
Page 104 - Merchant man (which shall at this time be nameless) that bought the Contents of two noble Libraries for forty shillings price ; a shame it is to be spoken.
Page 355 - So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.