The perpetual gouernment of Christs Church : Wherein are handled, the fatherly superioritie which God first established in the patriarkes for the guiding of his Church, and after continued in the tribe of Leui and the prophets; and lastly confirmed in the New Testament to the Apostles and their successors: as also the points in question at this day, touching the Iewish Synedrion: the true kingdome of Christ: the Apostles commission: the lay presbyterie: the distinction of bishops from presbyters, and their succession from the Apostles times and hands: the calling and moderating of prouinciall synodes by primates and metropolitanes: the alloting of diœceses, and the popular electing of such as must feede and watch the flock: and diuers other points concerning the pastorall regiment of the house of God: by Tho. Bilson Warden of Winchester College. Perused and allowed by publike authority.

Author/Creator:

Bilson, Thomas, 1546 or 1547-1616.

Other Title:

Perpetual governement of Christes Church
Perpetuall government of Christs Church.

Publication:

London : Printed [by W. Hall] for Thomas Adams, 1610.

Series:

Early English books online

Format/Description:

Book
1 online resource ([28], 414, [2] pages)

Subjects:

Church polity -- Early works to 1800.

Notes:

Printer's name from STC.
The last leaf is blank.
Reproduction of the original in Cambridge University Library.
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Mich. : UMI, 1999- (Early English books online) Digital version of: (Early English books, 1475-1640 ; 623:08) s1999 miun s

Cited in:

STC (2nd edition) 3066.

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.

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