An Epitome of General Ecclesiastical History: From the Earliest Period to the Present Time. With an Appendix, Giving a Condensed History of the Jews from the Destruction of Jerusalem to the Present Day. Illustrated with Maps and Engravings |
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Page 205
In the third century , we find the bishops of Rome , Antioch and Alexandria ,
commanding great respect and reverence as bishops of primitive and apostolic
churches and assuming a place above all other bishops ; and the bishop of
Rome ...
In the third century , we find the bishops of Rome , Antioch and Alexandria ,
commanding great respect and reverence as bishops of primitive and apostolic
churches and assuming a place above all other bishops ; and the bishop of
Rome ...
Page 334
In these they were supported by Burnet , Bishop of Sarum , the famous author of
the history of the reformation , and of an ... Fifteen new bishops were constituted ;
Dr. Tillitson was made archbishop of Canterbury , and Dr. Sharp of York .
In these they were supported by Burnet , Bishop of Sarum , the famous author of
the history of the reformation , and of an ... Fifteen new bishops were constituted ;
Dr. Tillitson was made archbishop of Canterbury , and Dr. Sharp of York .
Page 336
Power , pleasure , wealth and splendour , engross to a great degree , bishops
and ministers . Few compose the sermons they preach . High preferments are
political promotions , conferred to secure friends to the reigning administration .
Power , pleasure , wealth and splendour , engross to a great degree , bishops
and ministers . Few compose the sermons they preach . High preferments are
political promotions , conferred to secure friends to the reigning administration .
Page 372
The eastern churches were not represented , as they had adopted measures to
procure for themselves a bishop . ... Samuel Seabury , D. D. had returned to
Connecticut from England , consecrated to the bishop's office , not by the bishops
of ...
The eastern churches were not represented , as they had adopted measures to
procure for themselves a bishop . ... Samuel Seabury , D. D. had returned to
Connecticut from England , consecrated to the bishop's office , not by the bishops
of ...
Page 399
He arrived in 1784 , and on the 25th of Dec. , consecrated Mr. Asbury to the office
of bishop . The number of ... Its clergy consist of bishops , presiding elders ,
elders , deacons and unordained order of licensed preachers . Its preachers are
also ...
He arrived in 1784 , and on the 25th of Dec. , consecrated Mr. Asbury to the office
of bishop . The number of ... Its clergy consist of bishops , presiding elders ,
elders , deacons and unordained order of licensed preachers . Its preachers are
also ...
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