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NPNF2-03. Theodoret, Jerome, Gennadius, & Rufinus: Historical Writings by Schaff, Philip (1819-1893)
Orthodoxus and Eranistes. Orth.—In our former discussions we have proved that God the Word is immutable, and became incarnate not by being changed into flesh, but by taking perfect human nature.
Inspiration and Interpretation: Seven Sermons Preached Before the University of Oxford: With Preliminary Remarks: Being an Answer to a Volume Enti by Burgon, John William (1813-1888)
SERMON VI. Preached at St. Mary-the-Virgin, April 27, 1851. THE DOCTRINE OF ARBITRARY SCRIPTURAL ACCOMMODATION CONSIDERED. Romans x. 6-9. “But the Righteousness which is of Faith speaketh on this wise,—‘Say not in thine heart,…
NPNF1-02. St. Augustine's City of God and Christian Doctrine by Schaff, Philip (1819-1893)
———————————— The “City of God” is the masterpiece of the greatest genius among the Latin Fathers, and the best known and most read of his works, except the “Confessions.” It embodies the results of thirteen years of intellectual labor and study (from A.D.
Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 14: Simony-Tournon by Herbermann, Charles George (1840-1916)
The imposing edifice of Catholic theology has been reared not by individual nations and men, but rather by the combined efforts of all nations and the theologians of every century.
Way to Divine Knowledge by Law, William (1686-1761)
[Way-3-1] Academicus. If you please, Theophilus, pray go on, just where you left off at our last meeting. For this mystery seems to be at daybreak with me; and the approach of its light leaves me no power to be content without it.
Christian View of God and the World by Orr, James (1844-1913)
“Therefore, as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin; and so death passed unto all men, for that all have sinned.”—Paul. “This is a wonder to which the worshippers of reason have not yet given a name—the story of the fall of the first man.
Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 11: New Mexico-Philip by Herbermann, Charles George (1840-1916)
Penance is a sacrament of the New Law instituted by Christ in which forgiveness of sins committed after baptism is granted through the priest's absolution to those who with true sorrow confess their sins and promise to satisfy for the same.
Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 10: Mass Music-Newman by Herbermann, Charles George (1840-1916)
The history of medical science, considered as a part of the general history of civilization, should logically begin in Mesopotamia, where tradition and philological investigation placed the cradle of the human race.
Absolute Surrender by Murray, Andrew (1828-1917)
” The words from which I wish to address you, you will find in the epistle to the Galatians, the third chapter, the third verse; let us read the second verse also: “This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? Are ye so foolish?” And then comes my text—“Having begun in the Spirit,…
Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 12: Philip II-Reuss by Herbermann, Charles George (1840-1916)
The usual term for the religious movement which made its appearance in Western Europe in the sixteenth century, and which, while ostensibly aiming at an internal renewal of the Church, really led to a great revolt against it, and an abandonment of the principal Christian beliefs.