The Early Christians; Their Manners and Customs, Trials and Sufferings1837 - Church history - 247 pages |
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... supposed to have arisen an absurd charge against the Christians , that they were in the habit of worshipping the head of an ass ! But this , though it serves as an example of heathen malice and igno- rance , never seems to have gained ...
... supposed to have arisen an absurd charge against the Christians , that they were in the habit of worshipping the head of an ass ! But this , though it serves as an example of heathen malice and igno- rance , never seems to have gained ...
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... supposed to refer to the evil spirits said to have been cast out by the Christians in those days , are worth noticing , not on their own account , but as a proof of the vileness and contempt in which believers were then held : - " The ...
... supposed to refer to the evil spirits said to have been cast out by the Christians in those days , are worth noticing , not on their own account , but as a proof of the vileness and contempt in which believers were then held : - " The ...
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... supposed , were the consideration and respect in which the memory of those was held , who had laid down their lives for the truth . The eyes of all were fixed upon their conduct , as furnishing a guide to direct the steps , and a ...
... supposed , were the consideration and respect in which the memory of those was held , who had laid down their lives for the truth . The eyes of all were fixed upon their conduct , as furnishing a guide to direct the steps , and a ...
Page 74
... supposed himself to hold the true reli- gion , was fully persuaded , that , if he were beaten to death with stripes from head to foot , he would ascend into heaven . " I trust , " said Justin , 66 that , even were I to suffer what you ...
... supposed himself to hold the true reli- gion , was fully persuaded , that , if he were beaten to death with stripes from head to foot , he would ascend into heaven . " I trust , " said Justin , 66 that , even were I to suffer what you ...
Page 78
... supposed that the Chris- tian name was nearly destroyed there , two more per- sons were betrayed by their servants , and brought under the notice of the government . These were two young men , named Epipodius and Alexander , who had ...
... supposed that the Chris- tian name was nearly destroyed there , two more per- sons were betrayed by their servants , and brought under the notice of the government . These were two young men , named Epipodius and Alexander , who had ...
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Page 128 - Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all ? Why are they then baptized for the dead?
Page 155 - But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God . 4 Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonoureth his head.
Page 109 - And I will kill her children with death ; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts ; and I will give unto- every one of you according to your works.
Page 186 - If thou hast much, give plenteously: if thou hast little, do thy diligence gladly to give of that little : for so gatherest thou thyself a good reward in the day of necessity. Tobit iv. He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord : and look, what he layeth out, it shall be paid him again.