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The Abridgment of Christian Divinitie
Excerpt from The Abridgment of Christian So Exactly and Methodically Compiled, That It Leads Us, as It Were by the Hand to the Reading of the Holy Scriptures, Ordering of Common Places, Understanding of Controversies, Clearing of Some Cases of Conscience
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Foras it concernes e very Chnfiian to he'skilleel-in'the ehiéf Chatechifireal heads atleafi, that, theirfhelpflnd the gi'eziter pro readgods Word; (0 it becomes all Students in Di vnnty, before all things to 11111) their mehlories' the 111141n of the Body of 'i bevléfgie; that ih the C ommoft places in the definitions and Divifi 1. One of heave1 they may he wait and per Now in this kind di vers eminent me11,~furnifl1ed with a far greater meafure of Spiritual 'uneiz'on than my (elf, hayevaiforded fueh helps to yonng Students, that he,who goes a. Bout to adde any. Thing to thefe will feem to light a Candle at upon-day.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
478 pages, Unknown Binding
Published January 1, 1660
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September 12, 2022
This book wasn't difficult to read or understand, I liken it to reading a Confession of Faith, but much longer. Or reading a very short Systematic Theology. Regardless, this work is very comprehensible and a benefit to those who might want to get into reading the older Systematics without being stuck reading a giant book by Calvin or one of his contemporaries.
He has many good discussions within the book about the covenant of works, the covenant of grace, original sin, man's Depravity, angels, God, creation, the 10 commandments, and many other topics each of which he quotes much Scripture to defend his ideas. He also advises his readers to read what Calvin says about a subject so that they may receive a better understanding of what he is writing about.
He has many good discussions within the book about the covenant of works, the covenant of grace, original sin, man's Depravity, angels, God, creation, the 10 commandments, and many other topics each of which he quotes much Scripture to defend his ideas. He also advises his readers to read what Calvin says about a subject so that they may receive a better understanding of what he is writing about.
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