| 单词 | presbyter |
| 例句 | The Latin would have been “presbyter” – an elder – the word that would in later centuries give us both “priest” and “Presbyterian.” Bloomy bursts onto debate stage 2020-02-18T05:00:00Z “One of the things our commission is doing is deciding how to move forward on each of those properties,” said the Rev. Alan Thames, executive presbyter of the Whitewater Valley Presbytery. Deed to historic church says family can claim ownership 2018-05-15T04:00:00Z The writer is a general presbyter for the National Capital Presbytery. Opinion | Along with the thoughts and prayers, America needs action to stop gun violence 2017-11-14T05:00:00Z The writer is general presbyter of the National Capital Presbytery. Is Mr. Trump a churchgoer? 2016-01-22T05:00:00Z The presbyter would consider this inconvenient, and would doubtless be right in thinking so. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z ‘I am but one of yourselves, a presbyter,’ said Newman in his first tract. Edward Hoare, M.A. A record of his life based upon a brief autobiography 2012-03-28T02:00:25.040Z It consisted of one bishop, forty-six presbyters, seven deacons, seven subdeacons, forty-two acolytes, fifty-two exorcists, readers, and janitors. History of European Morals From Augustus to Charlemagne (Vol. 1 of 2) 2012-03-28T02:00:20.770Z THE cognomens priest, prophet, presbyter, preacher, parson, and pastor have certain things in common, and these titles may therefore be used interchangeably. The Eliminator; or, Skeleton Keys to Sacerdotal Secrets 2012-03-27T02:00:23.077Z Canons 2-5 give regulations for the selection and ordination of bishops, presbyters and deacons. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 5 "Hinduism" to "Home, Earls of" 2012-03-25T02:00:05.717Z The office of a spiritual overseer, as of an apostle, bishop, or presbyter. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) 2012-03-24T02:00:19.387Z Marriage among the Ti-pings is solemnized with remarkable strictness, and the ceremony is performed by an officiating priest, or rather presbyter. Ti-Ping Tien-Kwoh The History of the Ti-Ping Revolution (Volume I) 2012-03-19T02:00:25.027Z A large majority of the priests or presbyters of the Old Church, in Persia at least, joined the Reform movement, and as large a proportion of the deacons. Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume II (of 2) Including a Summer in the Upper Karun Region and a Visit to the Nestorian Rayahs 2012-02-12T03:00:11.843Z Bishops are higher than the “inferior clergy,” and the priest, presbyter, or elder is of a higher caste than the deacon, and all are higher and more holy than the people. The Eliminator; or, Skeleton Keys to Sacerdotal Secrets 2012-03-27T02:00:23.077Z The sacred elements must be guarded, “lest anything fall into the cup, and it be a sin unto death for the presbyters.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 5 "Hinduism" to "Home, Earls of" 2012-03-25T02:00:05.717Z Yet call the man pope or presbyter, and beneath his clothes he is the same man! Garden-Craft Old and New 2012-02-12T03:00:11.083Z Together with the apostles the presbyters and elders, sometimes also called bishops, presided over the congregations. Life of Luther with several introductory and concluding chapters from general church history 2012-01-12T03:00:13.267Z Blessed are those presbyters who have gone before, seeing that their departure was fruitful and ripe, for they have no fear lest any one should remove them from their appointed place. Church and State as Seen in the Formation of Christendom 2012-01-11T03:00:30.173Z This story was originated by Irenæus, and the fraud consists in confounding John the son of Zebedee and Salome with one John who was said to be a presbyter in Asia Minor. The Eliminator; or, Skeleton Keys to Sacerdotal Secrets 2012-03-27T02:00:23.077Z Upon this point the proof seems to have been so conclusive that the Christians were driven to the necessity of proving that there were two Johns—one besides the presbyter. The Christ Of Paul Or, The Enigmas of Christianity 2011-12-24T03:08:04.237Z Eusebius wrote a treatise on Easter, of which a fragment is extant.974.A presbyter of Caesarea, the founder of the famous library in that place. Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England 2011-12-19T03:00:41.437Z Follow all of you the bishop, as Jesus Christ the Father; and the body of presbyters, as Apostles. St. Peter, His Name and His Office As set forth in holy scripture 2011-11-28T03:00:25.013Z A presbyter not subject to a bishop, a single church or any number of churches not ruled by a bishop, these were unknown things. Church and State as Seen in the Formation of Christendom 2012-01-11T03:00:30.173Z After some years of retirement, Augustine made a journey to Hippo Regius, a Roman colony on the River Rubricatus in North Africa, and became a presbyter. The Inhabitants of the Philippines 2011-11-23T03:00:21.653Z This occurred between the years 272 and 337; but never during his reign, nor before it, was there an instance of a bishop or presbyter of the church aspiring to temporal jurisdiction. Popery! As it Was and as it Is Also, Auricular Confession; And Popish Nunneries 2011-10-12T02:00:50.077Z The church officers were bishops, presbyters, deacons, deaconesses, and acolytes. Church History, Vol. 3 of 3 2011-09-14T02:00:43.813Z What, then, do Lutherans think of the perspicuity of those texts by which Anglicans maintain the superiority of bishops over presbyters? St. Peter, His Name and His Office As set forth in holy scripture 2011-11-28T03:00:25.013Z Let all in like manner reverence the deacons as Jesus Christ, and the bishop as the type of the Father, and the presbyters as God’s senate and the College of Apostles. Church and State as Seen in the Formation of Christendom 2012-01-11T03:00:30.173Z The Danes were gone, and only the pitying faces of the presbyters were in sight. A Maid at King Alfred?s Court 2011-09-13T02:00:30.520Z One of the presbyters accordingly went, and offered the sacrifice of the body of Christ with earnest prayer, and by the mercy of God, the evil was removed. Supernatural Religion, Vol. I. (of III) An Inquiry into the Reality of Divine Revelation 2011-08-30T02:00:33.183Z The English demand to have Lutheran ministers ordained successively deacon, presbyter, and bishop had given offence, and so no new appointment has been made. Church History, Vol. 3 of 3 2011-09-14T02:00:43.813Z But should we grant as much to the controversy in which Anglicans defend the superiority of bishops over presbyters? St. Peter, His Name and His Office As set forth in holy scripture 2011-11-28T03:00:25.013Z Because he is an officer distinct from, and superior to a presbyter or pastor; whereas the scripture makes a bishop and presbyter all one. A Hind Let Loose Or, An Historical Representation of the Testimonies of the Church of Scotland for the Interest of Christ. With the True State Thereof in All Its Periods 2011-08-21T02:00:31.760Z In October 1838 he was admitted to deacon’s orders, and after his return from Italy he took charge of the episcopal congregation at Forres, and was ordained a presbyter in the autumn of 1841. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 "Evangelical Church Conference" to "Fairbairn, Sir William" 2011-07-16T02:00:16.387Z The same presbyter, afterwards succumbing to another disease, lay dead, so that they were already binding his hands. Supernatural Religion, Vol. I. (of III) An Inquiry into the Reality of Divine Revelation 2011-08-30T02:00:33.183Z On a later page he describes himself as a monk and presbyter. A Plain Introduction to the Criticism of the New Testament, Vol. II. 2011-06-30T02:00:31.117Z The presbyter could not come, but do thou quickly what he bade thee, and let me go.” St. Dionysius of Alexandria Letters and Treatises 2011-06-29T02:00:23.247Z The scripture attributes both power of order and jurisdiction; to all preaching presbyters equally. A Hind Let Loose Or, An Historical Representation of the Testimonies of the Church of Scotland for the Interest of Christ. With the True State Thereof in All Its Periods 2011-08-21T02:00:31.760Z You can visit our relative, the presbyter Amulius, or any other friend you may desire to see, and report to them the progress I am making.” Jovinian A Story of the Early Days of Papal Rome 2011-04-21T02:00:52.107Z The survey was made by commissioners, who collected the information in each district from a sworn jury consisting of sheriffs, lords of manors, presbyters, bailiffs, villeins—all the classes, in short, interested in the matter. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 1: Deposition to Eberswalde 2011-04-14T02:00:57.977Z From a subscription, we learn that the scribe was Elias, a presbyter of Abydos, who wrote it in the Monastery of the Abbat Moses at Antioch, in the year of Alexander 1341, or a.d. A Plain Introduction to the Criticism of the New Testament, Vol. II. 2011-06-30T02:00:31.117Z No such letter is otherwise known, and it is not likely that Stephen’s name would come second, as he was then bishop and Dionysius only a presbyter, though later on he became bishop. St. Dionysius of Alexandria Letters and Treatises 2011-06-29T02:00:23.247Z About the middle of the third century, Sibellius, a presbyter or bishop of the church in Africa, strongly advocated the doctrine of "trinity in unity" as characterizing the Godhead. The Great Apostasy Considered in the Light of Scriptural and Secular History 2011-03-09T03:00:46.980Z His uncle Gaius, although he had obtained the rank of a presbyter, was too evidently no nearer the truth than he was before. Jovinian A Story of the Early Days of Papal Rome 2011-04-21T02:00:52.107Z Baptism was instituted, deacons and presbyters appointed, churches erected, and a firm foundation laid whereon to establish the Christian religion in Abyssinia. The Highlands of Ethiopia 2011-02-25T03:01:07.193Z We are informed in a Coptic colophon at the end, that the Book was edited by “Henry Tattam the presbyter of the Anglican Church for the Holy Patriarch and the Church of Christ in Egypt.” A Plain Introduction to the Criticism of the New Testament, Vol. II. 2011-06-30T02:00:31.117Z Accordingly, the supreme Order of Priesthood includes the simple priests or presbyters and the high priests or bishops. Moral Theology A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities 2011-02-24T03:00:54.237Z We read that the bishops were assisted in their local administration by presbyters and deacons. The Great Apostasy Considered in the Light of Scriptural and Secular History 2011-03-09T03:00:46.980Z After another hymn, the presbyter ascended the rostrum, and delivered an address. Jovinian A Story of the Early Days of Papal Rome 2011-04-21T02:00:52.107Z On his return to Palestine he was ordained presbyter by the bishop of Eleutheropolis, and became the president of a monastery which he founded near his native place. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" 2011-02-19T03:00:59.807Z He now left Mayence without leave, the plague breaking out there, and got to Oppenheim, where a German presbyter named Muller concealed him, till the departure of the French out of the town. Toronto of Old 2011-02-10T03:00:45.907Z The bishop has acquired control of the sacraments, presbyters and deacons acting only under his orders; the episcopate appears as a unit, bishops being bound to respect one another’s disciplinary decrees. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" 2011-02-06T03:00:53.093Z The presbyters of St. Dionysius, Bishop of Alexandria, complain of his doctrine to St. Dionysius of Rome; the latter expostulates with him, and he explains. An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine 2011-01-31T03:00:14.710Z He had held conferences with Christian bishops and presbyters, and had issued decrees bestowing rank and dignity on numerous bishops. Jovinian A Story of the Early Days of Papal Rome 2011-04-21T02:00:52.107Z Verily, in Scotland “new presbyter was,” as Milton said, “but old priest writ large,” larger in fact than the original by far. Bygone Church Life in Scotland 2011-01-14T03:00:48.713Z He was understood to be an unruly presbyter; and through his instrumentality, letters of his bishop, evidently never intended to meet the public eye, got into general circulation. Toronto of Old 2011-02-10T03:00:45.907Z I have my doubts, however, whether he would have us understand priests when he says presbyters, that is, elders. Works of Martin Luther With Introductions and Notes (Volume II) 2011-01-11T03:00:31.950Z When they were eating, the husband said to the Arian, "Let us have some sport with this presbyter of the Romans." An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine 2011-01-31T03:00:14.710Z At the same moment several persons were seen approaching, who were at once perceived to be presbyters and other men of influence in the Christian Church. Jovinian A Story of the Early Days of Papal Rome 2011-04-21T02:00:52.107Z The moment of transition is clearly marked in the Didachē, where the charismatic ministry of “apostles and prophets” is beginning to give place to permanent local officials of the Church, bishops, presbyters and deacons. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7 "Bible" to "Bisectrix" 2010-12-20T17:12:05.780Z He was a Hungarian; born at Raab in 1784; and had been ordained a presbyter in the National Church of Austria. Toronto of Old 2011-02-10T03:00:45.907Z By presbyters—that is, men preeminent by reason of their age and their faith—we understand the common herd of priests. Works of Martin Luther With Introductions and Notes (Volume II) 2011-01-11T03:00:31.950Z When the Vandal Theodoric would have killed the Catholic Armogastes, after failing to torture him into heresy, his presbyter dissuaded him, "lest the Romans should begin to call him a Martyr." An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine 2011-01-31T03:00:14.710Z The church of Ostia, said to have been formed in the days of the apostle Paul, was presided over by an aged bishop, with several presbyters and deacons. Jovinian A Story of the Early Days of Papal Rome 2011-04-21T02:00:52.107Z On the 2nd of May 373, having consecrated one of his presbyters as his successor, he died quietly in his own house. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" For years the controversy may have been fermenting in the college of presbyters at Alexandria. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" Ar�ians, the adherents of the Alexandrian presbyter Arius, who, about A.D. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli Some of the presbyters of your party have sent to us to say, 'Retire from our flocks, unless you would have us kill you.' An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine 2011-01-31T03:00:14.710Z While gazing at a spectacle exhibited in one of the temples, Jovinian had recognised his friend the presbyter Amulius, who was coming quickly towards him. Jovinian A Story of the Early Days of Papal Rome 2011-04-21T02:00:52.107Z He would have no religion in which presbyters and synods and laymen were asserting authority. A Short History of England, Ireland and Scotland But Alexander too was active; by means of a circular letter he published abroad the excommunication of his presbyter, and the controversy excited more and more general interest. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" They must be learned presbyters at least thirty years of age, born in lawful wedlock, and of good life and behaviour. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 1 "Bisharin" to "Bohea" The young Greek then told of the invitation given him by the good presbyter, Primitius, and requested to be conducted to him. Valeria The Martyr of the Catacombs Damasus was declared duly elected, by the presbyters and deacons, and the Christian population of Rome. Jovinian A Story of the Early Days of Papal Rome 2011-04-21T02:00:52.107Z Out of this was developed a system of relief controlled by a bishop, who was assisted chiefly by deacons or presbyters, while the ἀγάπαι, consisting of offerings laid before the altar, still remained. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 8 "Chariot" to "Chatelaine" Arius had received his theological education in the school of the presbyter Lucian of Antioch, a learned man, and distinguished especially as a biblical scholar. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" Their functions varied in different times and places, and by some it has been held that they were originally only presbyters. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 1 "Bisharin" to "Bohea" It served as a sort of school of theology, youthful acolytes and deacons being here trained for the office and work of presbyters in the Church. Valeria The Martyr of the Catacombs “Remember that the apostles have told us that from the first these dissensions have existed among those calling themselves Christians,” answered the presbyter. Jovinian A Story of the Early Days of Papal Rome 2011-04-21T02:00:52.107Z These are supposed by Marchi and others to indicate schoolrooms, where the catechumens were instructed by the bishop or presbyters. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt" When several priests were attached to the same church, only the first, or principal one, had the title; he alone was the presbyter cardinalis. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3 "Capefigue" to "Carneades" Bishops were to be elected by the presbyters of the district. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 2 "Camorra" to "Cape Colony" At the head of the little company walked the good presbyter, Demetrius, his silvery hair and beard and benignant expression of countenance giving him a strikingly venerable aspect. Valeria The Martyr of the Catacombs Some he recognised as presbyters and deacons, and other officers of the Christian Church. Jovinian A Story of the Early Days of Papal Rome 2011-04-21T02:00:52.107Z He deprecates his ability to write the life of the empress, to do which either Cicero would have to be recalled from Orcus or the presbyter Hieronymos from heaven. Women of the Teutonic Nations Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 8 (of 10) And those among the Christians at Rome, who 'presided' and 'ministered,' would have been, we should suppose, official presbyters or 'bishops,' and deacons. St. Paul's Epistle to the Romans, Vol. II A Practical Exposition Among the presbyters or bishops one may have acted as president. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. The venerable presbyter laid his hand familiarly on the young man's shoulder and conducted him into a smaller, but much more elegantly finished, apartment. Valeria The Martyr of the Catacombs He then advanced towards Amulius, and the other presbyters, and expressed his wish to be instructed in their faith. Jovinian A Story of the Early Days of Papal Rome 2011-04-21T02:00:52.107Z While Basil had risen, by Gregory's help, to be an archbishop, Gregory himself was still a presbyter. Sketches of Church History From A.D. 33 to the Reformation Those "presbyteresses" whose attire Sirica considered she had ample right to copy, were the wives of presbyters who had been married before ordination. Women of Early Christianity Apparently the president of the committee of bishops or presbyters had become the sole bishop, and the presbyters had become priests subject to his authority, although at times presiding over separate congregations. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. Faustus had therefore promised to conduct him to a private meeting of the Christians, where he might be more fully instructed by the good presbyter, Primitius. Valeria The Martyr of the Catacombs His faith must be put to a sore trial, but the presbyter Amulius believes that he has been too well instructed in the truth to depart from it.” Jovinian A Story of the Early Days of Papal Rome 2011-04-21T02:00:52.107Z In such were celebrated, by the presbyters, the memorial feasts of martyrs, the congregation assembling outside. The Fundamental Principles of Old and New World Civilizations On the other hand, Tertullian says that it was forged by a presbyter of Asia, who confessed that he invented the account out of respect for Paul. Women of Early Christianity Arius, a presbyter of Alexandria, taught that God was from eternity but that the Son and the Spirit were his creations. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. The refectory was a large bare-looking room—its only furniture being a long and solid table with a shorter one across the end for the bishop, and presbyters, and visitors. Valeria The Martyr of the Catacombs These words from St. Paul's speech to the Ephesian presbyters are in remarkable affinity with the teaching of our epistle. St. Paul's Epistle to the Ephesians A Practical Exposition The presbyters, or elders, were old men selected by common consent from the members of the congregation as a sort of advisory council. The Next Step in Religion An Essay toward the Coming Renaissance On that solemn day, the Rev. David Fröhlich invited the new pastor to dinner to meet the superintendent and the presbyters. Pretty Michal A presbyter or a layman ruled the ordinary monastery, including the bishop or bishops whom the monastery possessed. The Christian Church in These Islands before the Coming of Augustine Three Lectures Delivered at St. Paul's in January 1894 At length his superior gifts and fervent piety led to his own ordination as a presbyter of the Church of Milan. Valeria The Martyr of the Catacombs I assume here the practical identity of bishops and presbyters, as Acts xx. St. Paul's Epistle to the Ephesians A Practical Exposition And the four and twenty presbyters prostrated themselves, and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever. A Translation of the New Testament from the original Greek I was the favorite of the professor and the presbyters. Pretty Michal Even in the Book of Armagh we find that Patrick shewed to his presbyter a wonderful stone altar on a mountain in this region. The Christian Church in These Islands before the Coming of Augustine Three Lectures Delivered at St. Paul's in January 1894 The end of it all was that I, a Calvinist presbyter, had to introduce a newly-converted soul into the Lutheran Church. Eyes Like the Sea So it was at Jerusalem where the presbyters and deacons were presided over by St. James. St. Paul's Epistle to the Ephesians A Practical Exposition Amen. 13And one of the presbyters addressed me, saying, Who are these persons who are clothed in white robes? and from whence came they? 14And I said to him, Sir, thou knowest. A Translation of the New Testament from the original Greek The letter in question was occasioned by a dispute in the church of Corinth, which had led to the ejection of several presbyters from their office. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4 "Cincinnatus" to "Cleruchy" There lived in that city a presbyter of the name of Arius, who, on occasion of a vacancy occurring, desired to be appointed bishop. History of the Intellectual Development of Europe, Volume I (of 2) Revised Edition Only once has the ponderous machinery of its canon on "discipline" been put in motion against a presbyter. A History of the English Church in New Zealand Now it was too that he made his second great mistake of consecrating an English Clergyman as bishop, and two laymen as presbyters of the American Societies. The Church Handy Dictionary And when the puritan was thrown out of preferment, and seceded into separation, he turned into a presbyter. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 Not until the presbyter had become a priest, and worship had degenerated into a function, did liturgies find a place in Christian service. Presbyterian Worship Its Spirit, Method and History A presbyter in the confidence of Constantia, the emperor's sister, had wrought upon him. History of the Intellectual Development of Europe, Volume I (of 2) Revised Edition On the lintel of the door of entry is an inscription mentioning a presbyter Dominicus. The Shores of the Adriatic The Austrian Side, The Küstenlande, Istria, and Dalmatia In this large and extended sense, Bishops were sometimes called presbyters in the New Testament, for the apostles themselves did not refuse the title. The Church Handy Dictionary Milton said that new presbyter was but old priest writ large, and we may say that the new Agnosticism is but old Atheism written larger—and more respectably. Flowers of Freethought (Second Series) The expression presbyter or priest is a Greek word, rendered in Dutch an elder, just as in Latin these were called senators; that is, a number of aged, careful men of much experience. The Epistles of St. Peter and St. Jude Preached and Explained The deceased prelate had recommended two persons as suitable to fill his place: the presbyter Paul, because of his abilities; the deacon Macedonius, on account of his age and venerable appearance. Byzantine Churches in Constantinople Their History and Architecture The word prester was understood to be a corruption of presbyter. Genghis Khan, Makers of History Series Priests are in an ordinary sense the presbyters of the Church, and in the Scotch Liturgy, compiled in the reign of Charles I, the word presbyter is substituted for that of priest. The Church Handy Dictionary By the proper application of these processes, we account for words so different in present form, yet so identical in origin, as priest and presbyter, episcopal and bishop, &c. A Handbook of the English Language The following officers are mentioned in the New Testament: apostles, prophets, evangelists, bishops, pastors, teachers, deacons, elders, and presbyters. The Gospel Day Or, the Light of Christianity The bishop was chary, and whilst speaking contemptuously of those presbyters who raised “curious questions,” he left it undecided what the curious questions were. The Doctrines of Predestination, Reprobation, and Election But the bishops and presbyters did not care to be released from the pleasant duty of baptizing the female converts.—Hist. of Christian Religion from a.d. to 200, p. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I A Protestant sect which maintains that there is no order in the Church superior to presbyters, and on that account has separated from the Catholic Church. The Church Handy Dictionary Six rows of stone benches for the presbyters, rising one above another like the seats in a theatre, follow the curve on either side—the whole being singularly plain and almost rude. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3 "Banks" to "Bassoon" Webster in defining presbyter, says, “An elder in the early Christian church.” The Gospel Day Or, the Light of Christianity Easy-going Christianity, the Christianity of plump prelates and argumentative presbyters, is not Christianity at all. Suspended Judgments Essays on Books and Sensations It is called the first Ecumenical, or General Council, and was attended by three hundred and eighteen bishops, with double the number of presbyters, assembled from all parts of the Christian world. Ancient States and Empires Mr. Bingham would also be glad to be informed where Athanasius uses the term διάκονος, generally for any minister of the church, whether deacon, presbyter, or bishop? Notes and Queries, Number 204, September 24, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. The bishop or officiating presbyter advanced from his seat in the centre of the semicircle of the apse to the altar, and celebrated the Eucharist with his face to the congregation below. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3 "Banks" to "Bassoon" Whence we see, that presbyters also were wont to excommunicate, and that this power was common to them with the bishops. The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) With St. Clement, as in the New Testament, bishop and presbyter are convertible terms. The Quarterly Review, Volume 162, No. 324, April, 1886 The clergy—deacons, presbyters, and bishops—were married. Chronicles of Strathearn Concerning Victor himself, nothing whatever is known except that he was “a presbyter of Antioch.” The Last Twelve Verses of the Gospel According to S. Mark The apse, as at Torcello, retains the bishop's throne and the bench for the presbyters apparently unaltered. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3 "Banks" to "Bassoon" And what doth the presbyter more but only pronounce the sentence according to that which he who sitteth judge in the court hath decreed and decerned? The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) They chose certain officers, the bishops—that is to say, overseers—and the presbyters or elders, but St. Paul does not tell us exactly what were the duties of these officers. An Introduction to the History of Western Europe After becoming monk with his uncle S. Martin, he visited Rome, and was sent to Ireland, where he laboured sixty years, consecrating 365 churches and bishops, and ordaining 300—some say 3000—presbyters. Chronicles of Strathearn And the presbyter who had received them with hospitality, said to him, "What shall I do, for I have no fish?" St. Bernard of Clairvaux's Life of St. Malachy of Armagh Later canons continued this restriction; and although in outlying parts of Christendom deacons claimed the right, the official churches accorded it to presbyters alone and none but bishops could perform the confirmation or seal. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3 "Banks" to "Bassoon" Whereby we understand that as all other things, beside ordination, so the power of excommunication, among the rest, was alike common to bishops and presbyters. The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) But by none of these proceedings could the Alexandrians be induced to receive Arius among their presbyters. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 03 An Epistle of Augustine, written when Augustine was still a presbyter of Hippo, concerning the birthday of Leontius, formerly bishop of Hippo. A Source Book for Ancient Church History According to the Stowe Missal it was administered by a presbyter. St. Bernard of Clairvaux's Life of St. Malachy of Armagh The presbyter laid by the book, And earnestly he prayed That the great sin the cat had done Might not on him be laid. The Book of Humorous Verse This honour did the presbyters yield to him who was specially and peculiarly called bishop, jure humano; yet the act of ordination they still reserved in their own power. The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) He was attended by a boy, Auxanon, who lived to a great age afterward as a presbyter in the same sect. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 03 If any one shall maintain, concerning a married presbyter, that it is not lawful to partake of the oblation that he offers, let him be anathema. A Source Book for Ancient Church History There were many bishops and presbyters who had become dissatisfied with the old Irish method of Church government. St. Bernard of Clairvaux's Life of St. Malachy of Armagh “Oh, we always knew her name, Madam,” said Hatty, “and that she was a presbyter’s daughter.” Out in the Forty-Five Duncan Keith's Vow And what though some silly presbyter be present in the court? The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) I am greatly afflicted for Valens, who was once a presbyter among you; that he should so little understand the place that was given to him in the Church. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 03 The term “priest” had not become identified with “presbyter.” A Source Book for Ancient Church History Presbyterianism, or government of the church by ruling elders and presbyters as in the apostolic period, and Republicanism, government by representatives, are advocated with transcendent ability, and success. The Choctaw Freedmen and The Story of Oak Hill Industrial Academy The first was the natural reaction from the overweening reverence anciently felt for the sacerdotal order: when the sacerdos was found to be but a presbyter, his charm was gone. Clare Avery A Story of the Spanish Armada Hath he not the presbyter's tongue tied to his belt? The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) Vigilantius, a presbyter of Barcelona, condemns celibacy, the worship of relics, etc.; The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 03 The presbyter was also a sacerdos.224.This testimonial, or certificate of election, was to be presented to the king that he might give his assent; cf. A Source Book for Ancient Church History Titus and Timothy act as delegates of the apostle, and as the highest officials of the ministry, and they appoint presbyters and deacons. The Books of the New Testament He was soon after made a presbyter; and, being greatly admired for his virtues and works, on the death of Donatus, in A. D. 248, he was almost unanimously elected bishop of Carthage. Fox's Book of Martyrs Or A History of the Lives, Sufferings, and Triumphant Deaths of the Primitive Protestant Martyrs Nay, let us farther observe with Junius,1074 that the apostles hath a twofold power: one common to them with other presbyters, 1 Pet. v. The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) Polycarp, and the presbyters that are with him, to the Church of God which is at Philippi: mercy unto you and peace from God Almighty and the Lord Jesus Christ, our Saviour, be multiplied. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 03 If a presbyter or deacon do the same, let him do 40 days' penance. A Source Book for Ancient Church History It seems quite certain that at Jerusalem the presbyters and deacons were under the authority of St. James, and after his death under that of Symeon. The Books of the New Testament The very names of the clergy, such as deacon, presbyter, and bishop, are lay terms, borrowed from civil not ecclesiastical life. Morality as a Religion An exposition of some first principles Thus Malchion, a mere presbyter, was the instrument of the great Council of Antioch in the third century in meeting and refuting, for the assembled Fathers, the heretical Patriarch of that see. Apologia Pro Vita Sua It is addressed by "Polycarp and the presbyters with him to the Church of God sojourning at Philippi," and probably was written about the middle of the second century. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 03 That presbyters in their parishes shall bring up and instruct young readers in their houses. A Source Book for Ancient Church History The government is substantially "Episcopal," but the title "episkopos" was in the 2nd century only applied to the chief dignitary who ruled over the "presbyters." The Books of the New Testament Power, as in the England of to-day, is recognised to reside in the community, not exclusively in the presbyters. Morality as a Religion An exposition of some first principles Eustathius, being raised to the episcopate, ordained his friend presbyter, and set him over the almshouse or hospital of the see. Historical Sketches, Volume I (of 3) The Turks in Their Relation to Europe; Marcus Tullius Cicero; Apollonius of Tyana; Primitive Christianity Here in this tomb lies a presbyter and a knave! he had the impudence to assert that he had predicted Gataker's death! Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 But he who kills a bishop or a presbyter, the judgment concerning him is in the king. A Source Book for Ancient Church History But here the title "episkopos" is applied to the presbyters themselves as the overseers of the congregation. The Books of the New Testament A country presbyter, by the name of Fidus, had sent two cases for their adjudication. Bertha and Her Baptism That there was no difference between bishop and presbyter. Historical Sketches, Volume I (of 3) The Turks in Their Relation to Europe; Marcus Tullius Cicero; Apollonius of Tyana; Primitive Christianity The bishop—who was the nominal abbot—with his presbyters, occupied the presbytery. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Norwich A Description of Its Fabric and A Brief History of the Episcopal See And if any of those who enter the clergy wishes to be joined to a wife in lawful marriage before he is ordained subdeacon, deacon, or presbyter, let it be done. A Source Book for Ancient Church History Now, however, the apostolic delegate will be able to ordain the presbyters required in every city. The Books of the New Testament Orosius was a Christian presbyter, and, while defending Christianity, paints a lamentable picture of the condition of the pagan world. A Smaller History of Rome For this, however, Irenæus was not able to appeal to Scripture texts, but only to statements of a presbyter. History of Dogma, Volume 2 (of 7) As Christianity spread, each tract of country, or large city, had its bishop or overseer, who ordained the subordinate presbyters and deacons, and administered the rite of confirmation. The Loyalists, Vol. 1-3 An Historical Novel When the blessed presbyters heard these things they summoned him before the Church and examined him. A Source Book for Ancient Church History In the Eastern Church the oil used for this purpose may be consecrated by presbyters, contrary to the usual practice of the West, which requires it to be consecrated by a bishop. The Books of the New Testament They thought, that had the bigoted religionists been able to get their heavenly charter recognized, the presbyters would soon become more dangerous to the magistrate than had ever been the prelatical clergy. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part E. From Charles I. to Cromwell One cannot help concluding that the Roman bishop has the power of appointing and deposing not merely presbyters and deacons, but also bishops. History of Dogma, Volume 2 (of 7) The will of priest, and prince, and presbyter, and people, must be set aside in the presence of the will of her sole Sovereign. The Covenants And The Covenanters Covenants, Sermons, and Documents of the Covenanted Reformation Bishop and presbyter are not used as interchangeable terms, as would appear in the passage in Irenæus. A Source Book for Ancient Church History Moreover, the title "elder" or "presbyter" is by no means incompatible with apostolic authorship. The Books of the New Testament The same persons were in ancient times called either presbyters or bishops, at which time, those who are now called bishops were called Apostles. Twentieth Century Negro Literature Or, A Cyclopedia of Thought on the Vital Topics Relating to the American Negro The college of presbyters and deacons feels and speaks as if it were the bishop. History of Dogma, Volume 2 (of 7) And over one of these seven churches he appointed one of his disciples named Connedus, a good and holy man, by degree a presbyter, and learned in the divine law. The Most Ancient Lives of Saint Patrick Including the Life by Jocelin, Hitherto Unpublished in America, and His Extant Writings And the blessed presbyters summoned him and examined him. A Source Book for Ancient Church History But the names of the ministers of the Church seem very primitive, the words "presbyter" and episkopos not being mentioned. The Books of the New Testament Its author was no mere bustling schemer, but a grave and blameless presbyter of Alexandria. The Arian Controversy It is rather presbyters, as in Ignatius, who are classed with the Apostles. History of Dogma, Volume 2 (of 7) He speaks at length about the duties of the presbyters, of the deacons, of the widows, and others, but the bishop is entirely ignored. Essays on the work entitled "Supernatural Religion" And let this decree apply to the laity, and to the presbyters and deacons, and all who are enrolled in the clergy list. A Source Book for Ancient Church History In v. 14-16 we have a direction given with regard to the anointing of the sick by the presbyters of the Church. The Books of the New Testament Africa was represented by Cæcilian of Carthage, round whose election the whole Donatist controversy had arisen, and a couple of presbyters answered for the apostolic and imperial see of Rome. The Arian Controversy Presbyterianism is derived from the word presbyter, meaning an elder.' Scenes of Clerical Life At a later point he has occasion to speak of an offence committed by one Valens, a presbyter, but here again there is the same silence. Essays on the work entitled "Supernatural Religion" When first some of their number were buried in the basilicas, Clarus, a presbyter in Subbulum, was compelled by his bishop to disinter those buried. A Source Book for Ancient Church History At this period, and for many years later, the word "presbyter" was vague enough to be applied to the highest officers of the Church. The Books of the New Testament The Meletian presbyter might act alone if there was no orthodox presbyter in the place, otherwise he was to be a coadjutor with a claim to succeed if found worthy. The Arian Controversy To any claims, whether of kings or of bishops or of presbyters, to rule by Divine right, the ear of the nation was temporarily closed. The Digger Movement in the Days of the Commonwealth As Revealed in the Writings of Gerrard Winstanley, the Digger, Mystic and Rationalist, Communist and Social Reformer He might, or might not, have had opportunities of inquiring from the presbyters respecting the Gospel of St Luke. Essays on the work entitled "Supernatural Religion" Blessed are those presbyters who have gone before seeing their departure was fruitful and ripe; for they have no fear lest any one should remove them from their appointed place. A Source Book for Ancient Church History In Scotland the Puritans established their religion in a Church governed by elders, or presbyters, instead of bishops, which on that account got the name of Presbyterians. The Leading Facts of English History We cannot, for example, imagine Athanasius turning two presbyters out of doors as 'spies.' The Arian Controversy The rule of bishops he denounced as begotten of the devil; the absolute rule of presbyters he held to be established by the word of God. The Digger Movement in the Days of the Commonwealth As Revealed in the Writings of Gerrard Winstanley, the Digger, Mystic and Rationalist, Communist and Social Reformer Papias must in any case have had some object or other in citing this testimony of the presbyter, and none is given. Essays on the work entitled "Supernatural Religion" See that ye follow the bishop as Jesus Christ does the Father, and the presbyters as ye would the Apostles; and reverence the deacons as a commandment of God. A Source Book for Ancient Church History Those who denied the apostolic authorship of the book generally referred it to this latter, John the presbyter. Companion to the Bible There he donned the garb of a priest, much against his will, not a bishop's gown however, but that of a presbyter, as they are called. History of the Wars, Books I and II The Persian War The distractions created by these errorists seem to have suggested the propriety of placing additional power in the hands of the presiding presbyter. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution On the other hand, when in the passage before us he employs the present tense, 'As the elders say,' 'The presbyters, the disciples of the Apostles, say,' he is clearly referring to some document. Essays on the work entitled "Supernatural Religion" And there are the women, the ‘subintroductæ,’ as the people of Antioch call them, belonging to him and to the presbyters and deacons with him. A Source Book for Ancient Church History But it is probable that in the original form of the story the presbyter Daniel was a fictitious ecclesiastic, perhaps the Evil One disguised. The Latin & Irish Lives of Ciaran Translations Of Christian Literature. Series V. Lives Of The Celtic Saints As "presbyter is priest writ large," so is "agnostic" the mere Greek equivalent for the Latin "infidel." Lectures and Essays The former was the servant of the presbyters, and appointed to carry out their decisions; the latter was their master, and entitled to require their submission. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution The King and the bishops were probably more tolerant to monarchists and prelatists, than to republicans and presbyters. Literary Character of Men of Genius Drawn from Their Own Feelings and Confessions By all the bishops it was said: “It is the pleasure of all that bishops, presbyters, and deacons, or those who handle the sacraments, should be guardians of modesty, and refrain themselves from their wives.” A Source Book for Ancient Church History When the presbyter saw it, at first he refused to accept it; but afterwards, on the persuasion of trustworthy men, he received it gratefully. The Latin & Irish Lives of Ciaran Translations Of Christian Literature. Series V. Lives Of The Celtic Saints Then, also unknowing that he was fulfilling old tradition, he came as near as possible to the little group of presbyters and dehydrated himself upon them. Plum Pudding Of Divers Ingredients, Discreetly Blended & Seasoned The preceding statements clearly shew that, for upwards of one hundred and fifty years after the death of our Lord, all the Christian ministers throughout the world were ordained by presbyters. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution The only remedy, he thinks, is a really representative assembly, of bishops, presbyters, and laymen. Outspoken Essays But when all these bishops, presbyters, and deacons had suffered in the prison,91 he at once entered Alexandria. A Source Book for Ancient Church History But he, in order that the religious work might not be intermitted on account of the king's affairs, desired his presbyter Cynibill, who was also his brother, to complete the pious undertaking. The Evolution of an English Town Bishops and presbyters, robes and chasubles, liturgies and orders, "helps, governments and divers kinds of tongues," in the providence of God all of these things have been "set in the church." The Lutherans of New York Their Story and Their Problems The bishop was, in fact, nothing more than the chief presbyter. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution Has not God ordained priests and presbyters through whom he dispenses his grace and administers his kingdom? A Wonderful Night; An Interpretation Of Christmas England deserved an idol, and an idolatrous idol, for Englishmen rejected Kirk discipline; “no man would have his life called in trial” by presbyter or preacher. John Knox and the Reformation Paul and Barnabas came to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch, and "when they had ordained them presbyters in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord," &c., The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London A less likely view is that the "angels" are the human representatives of the churches, the bishops or chief presbyters. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Part 1, Slice 1 I here suppose presbyters to be understood, as the apostle is speaking to them in all the preceding part of the chapter. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution In the Shepherd of Hermas, dating from the first part of the second century, elders and presbyters are distinctly named but no bishop in contrast therewith. The Last Reformation They affirmed the manner of it to be this: that certain presbyters should sit in the name of the whole Church, and should judge who were worthy or unworthy to come to the Lord’s Supper. John Knox and the Reformation Prelates argue corruptly for bishops' prelacy over their brethren the ministers, from the superiority of the apostles over presbyters. The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London The rulers of the church were called their presbyters or bishops, which two titles are, in the New Testament, undoubtedly applied to the same order of men.... The Revelation Explained But though this portion of the history of the Church is involved in much obscurity, there are indications that the transference of power from the presbyters to their president was not accomplished without a struggle. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution The fact that the terms "elder" and "bishop" were applied to all the presbyters shows equality of rank; that the office was one. The Last Reformation He yielded joyful obedience to presbyters and bishops. A Short History of Monks and Monasteries The ordination of presbyters with imposition of the hands of the presbytery, after praying and fasting, is a divine ordinance. The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London Associated words: patristic, patristics, patrology, patrist. churchly, a. ecclesiastical. church officer. vestryman, warden, presbyter, trustee. churl, n. rustic, hind, bumpkin, lout, boor. churlish, a. boorish, rude, morose, unamiable. chyle, n. Putnam's Word Book Clement of Rome, writing a few years before the time of the martyrdom of Ignatius, uses the words bishop and presbyter interchangeably. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution Polycarp, writing to the same church in the next century, addresses the "presbyters and deacons," showing that the apostolic order was still preserved there. The Last Reformation No church, so far as we know, certainly no church in any town, existed without its deacons: they were as essential to its completeness as its bishop and its presbyters. The Christian Life Its Course, Its Hindrances, And Its Helps Nor is there one often thousand among the people that is in all points able to try and judge of the sufficiency of preaching presbyters, for tongues, arts, and soundness of judgment in divinity. The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London Antonym: laity. clergyman, n. minister, divine, ecclesiastic, priest, pastor, parson, churchman, preacher, rector, curate, dominie, vicar, missionary, evangelist, patriarch, dean, bishop, chaplain, cleric, deacon, presbyter, imparsonee, kirkman, padre, curé, abbé. Putnam's Word Book He had lived for years in Rome, and we have good reason to believe that he was a presbyter of the Church of the Imperial city. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution Some would have stopped short with Presbyterianism, while others held that "new presbyter was but old priest writ large," and so pressed on to Independency. The Beginnings of New England Or the Puritan Theocracy in its Relations to Civil and Religious Liberty A bishop, not of that single town only, but of fifty others besides: one presbyter in each, church, and no deacons! The Christian Life Its Course, Its Hindrances, And Its Helps But that mere ordinary presbyters were ordained and employed in the Church without limitation of commission, where can it be evidenced in all the Scriptures? The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London In the course of time bishops and presbyters exercised solely the functions of legislation and spiritual guidance. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 11 — Ancient and Mediæval History The presbytery of Rome was confined to the elders or presbyters of that city. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution Neither presbyter nor bishop, neither Paul nor Apollos, anything? Parish Papers But the only security for the efficacy of the sacraments, is the apostolical commission of the bishops, and under them, of the presbyters of the Church. The Christian Life Its Course, Its Hindrances, And Its Helps Ordination made men presbyters and deacons, which were not so before. The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London In Christ we must forget Paul and Apollos and Cephas, pope and bishop and pastor and presbyter, creed and interpretation and theory. Paul Faber, Surgeon The presbyter Hippolytus mentioned by some ancient writers seems to have been a quite different person from the bishop of Portus. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution Episcopacy, the name given to the form of Church government in which there are superior and inferior orders among the clergy, as between that of bishop and that of a presbyter; called also Prelacy. The Nuttall Encyclopædia Being a Concise and Comprehensive Dictionary of General Knowledge By this or some such method the bishops obtained their power over their fellow presbyters, and both over the people. The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 03 Swift's Writings on Religion and the Church — Volume 1 And in like manner, the primitive practices of ordaining preaching presbyters, by laying on of hands, 1 Tim. iv. The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London Ordained presbyter in 364, he labored in founding religious institutions of various kinds. The World's Great Sermons, Volume 01 Basil to Calvin At Alexandria in the beginning of the fourth century the presbyters selected three of their senior members, of whom the people chose one. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution I cannot see that it matters one jot whether we are predestinate or not predestinate, or whether it is a bishop who governs a certain church or a presbyter. Friends, though divided A Tale of the Civil War "All the skill of the prelatists is not able to discover the least distinction between bishop and presbyter." The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 03 Swift's Writings on Religion and the Church — Volume 1 Or of presbyters, delegated or sent from the several national churches throughout the Christian world, hence called ecumenical synods, or universal and general councils. The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London It was what Milton meant when he said that the new presbyter was an exaggeration of the old priest; it was his office that acted, and acted very harshly. The Crimes of England At a later period, we find three presbyters connected with each Roman church. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution We proceeded direct to the house of the chief presbyter, to whom the letters of commission were addressed, and were received by him with open arms. Friends, though divided A Tale of the Civil War The preservation of peace and unity, and not any divine right, was the reason of establishing a superiority of one of the presbyters over the rest. The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 03 Swift's Writings on Religion and the Church — Volume 1 Their acts were such, for substance, as ordinary presbyters do perform, as preaching and prayer, Acts vi. The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London One who holds the conviction that the government authorities of the Church should be called presbyters. The Devil's Dictionary There were fourteen regions in the city, and supposing a congregation in each, there would now be three presbyters, one deacon or sub-deacon, and three acolyths belonging to each church. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution The presbyter would fain have summoned a number of his divines for a discussion this evening. Friends, though divided A Tale of the Civil War Rome was divided into twenty-eight parishes, and each parish was governed by a cardinal priest, or presbyter, a title which, however common or modest in its origin, has aspired to emulate the purple of kings. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 5 But for the whole church or community to ordain presbyters by imposition of hands, is very absurd. The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London A venerable train of bishops, presbyters, and deacons, with a faithful crowd of four thousand and ninety-six persons, whose guilt is not precisely ascertained, were torn from their native homes, by the command of Hunneric. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 3 "Thomassinus shown that in the fifth century the presbyters of Rome did not consecrate the Eucharist in their respective churches, but it was sent to them from the principal church." The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution I had an order from the chief presbyter for entry. Friends, though divided A Tale of the Civil War His most implacable adversaries have acknowledged the learning and blameless life of that eminent presbyter, who, in a former election, had declared, and perhaps generously declined, his pretensions to the episcopal throne. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 2 This implies that the text hath reference to apostles and evangelists, whereas it evidently speaks only of ordinary ruling and preaching presbyters. The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London In proportion to the respective numbers of the faithful, a larger or smaller number of these episcopal presbyters guided each infant congregation with equal authority and with united counsels. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1 This same letter has in fact often been adduced to prove that the terms bishop and presbyter were still used interchangeably, and such is certainly the more legitimate inference. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution And a little before a canon to this effect is read: "Resolved, That the bishops, presbyters and deacons, or those who administer the sacraments, abstain, as guardians of chastity, from wives." The Confutatio Pontificia These acclamations might accidentally fix on the head of the most deserving competitor; of some ancient presbyter, some holy monk, or some layman, conspicuous for his zeal and piety. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 2 Wandering presbyters are nowhere commended; wandering stars are condemned, Jude, ver. The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London The same causes which at first had destroyed the equality of the presbyters introduced among the bishops a preeminence of rank, and from thence a superiority of jurisdiction. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1 Tertullian was his favourite author; and it is evident that he possessed much of the contracted spirit and of the stiff formalism of the great Carthaginian presbyter. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution After the establishment of Paul's doctrines, however, "the bishops and presbyters did not care to be relieved from the pleasant duty of baptizing the female converts." The God-Idea of the Ancients or Sex in Religion The undaunted presbyter, who presumed to resist the authority of his angry bishop, was separated from the community of the church. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 2 This does not signify two kinds of presbyters, but two offices of ministers and pastors; one general, to rule well; another special, to labor in the word and doctrine. The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London Among these we may distinguish the inexpiable guilt of calumniating a bishop, a presbyter, or even a deacon. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1 This passage furnishes a remarkable confirmation of the testimony of Jerome as to the fact that the Alexandrian presbyters originally made their bishops, but it is probably not very accurate as to the details. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution Dionysius bar-Salibi makes him a bishop, but probably he was not even a presbyter. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 He attributes the origin of the whole controversy to a trifling and subtle question, concerning an incomprehensible point of law, which was foolishly asked by the bishop, and imprudently resolved by the presbyter. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 2 We judge, upon mature deliberation, that the ordinary exercise of government must be so in the presbyters, as not to depend upon the express votes and suffrages of the people. The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London The clergy, at that time, consisted of a bishop, forty-six presbyters, seven deacons, as many sub-deacons, forty-two acolythes, and fifty readers, exorcists, and porters. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1 She fondly believes that Clement was an early Pope, but the good man himself admits that he was only one of the presbyters. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution With increasing knowledge woman is founding her faith on reason and demonstrated truth, instead of taking it second-hand from priest, parson or presbyter. The Woman's Bible His faithful presbyters and deacons were permitted to accompany their holy bishop. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 2 Timothy never received that order of a presbyter, as before we have proved. The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London Their deliberations were assisted by the advice of a few distinguished presbyters, and moderated by the presence of a listening multitude. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1 Jealousy quickly appeared among the presbyters; and, during the excitement of elections, the more popular candidates would not long be willing to limit the voting to the presbytery. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution Now, as sure as thy soul liveth," answered the presbyter, "I had believed this from no tongue but thine own. Woodstock; or, the Cavalier In a fatherly style he here addresses himself to wives and widows, to young men and maidens, to parents and children, to deacons and presbyters. The Ignatian Epistles Entirely Spurious A Reply to the Right Rev. Dr. Lightfoot Are not ordination of presbyters, determination in case of appeals, of schism, of heresy, &c., acts of authority above the sphere of a single congregation? The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London The Arian controversy grew out of the assertion by Arius, a presbyter of Alexandria, that Jesus was the first-made of all beings, the instrument of the creation of all other beings, but himself a creature. Outline of Universal History The very fact mentioned by Jerome suggests a quite different inference, as it proves that whilst the power of the presbyters had been declining, that of the bishops had increased. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution "Now, by the mass, honest domine—I mean reverend sir—I crave you a thousand pardons," said Wildrake, penetrated by the quietness and patience of the presbyter's rebuke. Woodstock; or, the Cavalier It is not necessary now to inquire more particularly what led the venerable Asiatic presbyter at this period to travel all the way from Smyrna to the seat of empire. The Ignatian Epistles Entirely Spurious A Reply to the Right Rev. Dr. Lightfoot The apostles themselves, in their joint acts of government in such churches, acted as ordinary officers, viz. as presbyters or elders. The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London It is certain that the greatest part both of the bishops and presbyters were men entirely destitute of learning and education. Astral Worship He might ask the advice of the presbyters, and condescend to defer to their recommendations; but he could also negative their united resolutions, and cause the refractory quickly to feel the gravity of his displeasure. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution He was a churchman of the stamp of Archbishop Williams, and preferred bishops and the Common-prayer to presbyters and extempore sermons, but did not think the difference between the two of the essence of religion. Milton Dr. Lightfoot tells us in the same place, that "at Alexandria the bishop was nominated and apparently ordained by the twelve presbyters out of their own number." The Ignatian Epistles Entirely Spurious A Reply to the Right Rev. Dr. Lightfoot Either of presbyters, sent from the several classical presbyteries within a province, hence called provincial synods: 2. The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London The other party, headed, by Arius, another presbyter of Alexandria, advocated the belief in one God alone and that Christ, having no existence until begotten of the Father, is not consubstantial or co-eternal with him. Astral Worship Was the senior presbyter, no matter how ill adapted for the crisis, to be allowed to take quiet possession? The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution He was thus an unexceptionable witness to adduce in favour of the apostolic origin of the distinction between bishop and presbyter. Milton Irenaeus had sanctioned its establishment; but, when Victor became so overbearing, he took the alarm, and told him plainly that those who presided over the Church of Rome before him were nothing but presbyters. The Ignatian Epistles Entirely Spurious A Reply to the Right Rev. Dr. Lightfoot The word and sacraments were joined together in the same commission to the same officers, viz. the preaching presbyters, &c., as is evident in that of Matt. xxviii. The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London The lawn-robed prelate and plain presbyter, Erewhile that stood aloof, as shy to meet, Familiar mingle here, like sister streams That some rude interposing rock had split. The Poetical Works of Beattie, Blair, and Falconer With Lives, Critical Dissertations, and Explanatory Notes In the Epistle where this passage occurs Jerome is asserting the ancient dignity of presbyters, and shewing that they originally possessed prerogatives of which they had more recently been deprived. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution This conception of Christ is technically called Arianism, from the Alexandrian presbyter of the fourth century who first brought it into prominence. Unitarianism in America But the Presbyterians have a pope themselves, composed of the presbyters and preachers. Lectures of Col. R. G. Ingersoll - Latest Now can it be clearly evidenced by any, that these were not ruling as well as preaching presbyters; especially when it appears by other places that the primitive churches had both? The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London The chief presbyter received the name of "overseer," or bishop. Early European History In the second century the presbyters inaugurated bishops; in the days of Jerome they were not permitted even to ordain presbyters. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution Besides these, there were the seventy whom our Lord had sent out in pairs, and whose order was afterwards called the elders, presbyters, or priests. The Chosen People A Compendium of Sacred and Church History for School-Children In presbyter, curate, bishop, or cardinal, ambition can fare but as that of the creeping thing to build its nest in the topmost boughs of the cedar. The Marquis of Lossie Or of presbyters, sent from the several provincial synods within a nation, hence called national synods: 3. The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London What was the original meaning of the words "presbyter," "bishop," and "deacon"? Early European History Evidence has already been adduced to shew that the senior presbyter of Smyrna continued to preside until the days of Irenaeus, and there is also documentary proof that meanwhile he possessed no autocratical authority. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution Six weeks afterwards Theodosius expelled from all the churches of his dominions, both of bishops and of presbyters, those who would not subscribe to the Nicene Creed. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 04 Imperial Antiquity And even after the presbyter became a bishop, it was his chief office to teach publicly, even as late as the fourth and fifth centuries. The Old Roman World, : the Grandeur and Failure of Its Civilization. Christian Church very early in its history became an organized body, with a regular gradation of officers, such as presbyters, bishops, metropolitans or archbishops, and patriarchs. General History for Colleges and High Schools It did away with the episcopate and had only one order of clergy—the presbyters. Early European History Had Pius believed that Justus had a divine right to rule over the presbyters, would he have tendered such an admonition? The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution As a presbyter he could speak, but not vote. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 04 Imperial Antiquity Gabriel recounts among other reasons why both parts are not given that a distinction should be made between laymen and presbyters. Apology of the Augsburg Confession What the law had distributed amongst three powers, patron, parish, and presbyter, would have been concentrated in themselves. Theological Essays and Other Papers — Volume 2 All the officers belonging to the New Testament Church, whether ministers, deacons, presbyters, bishops, elders, or even apostles, are described not as priests but “messengers, watchmen, heralds of salvation, teachers, rulers, overseers and shepherds.” The Theology of Holiness If the measure had the sanction of these foreign brethren, they were of course prepared to resort to it at home on the demise of their presiding presbyter. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution One thing cannot be disputed, that the early bishop--or presbyter, or elder, whatever name you choose to call him--was a very humble and unimportant person in the eyes of the world. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 04 Imperial Antiquity For not only the presbyters, but the entire Church uses the Sacrament by the authority of Christ, and not by human authority, and this, we suppose, the adversaries acknowledge. Apology of the Augsburg Confession The Calvinists did away with bishops altogether and kept only one order of clergymen— the presbyters. A Political and Social History of Modern Europe V.1. Some of them had origin in Greek, as priest from presbyter, which in turn was a direct derivative from the Greek presbuteros, also deacon from the Greek diakonos. How to Speak and Write Correctly He would, probably, have complained of the presumption of the presbyters, have boasted of the majesty of the episcopate, and have exhorted the new bishop to remember his apostolical dignity. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution But the daring presbyter was not silenced, and obtained powerful and numerous adherents. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 04 Imperial Antiquity New presbyter was but old priest writ large, and the balance between the two gave the decision into the hands of the Independents, whose numerical inferiority was redeemed by Cromwell's military genius. The History of England - a Study in Political Evolution We have now sixteen presbyters in this diocese and four deacons who will soon be in priests' orders. Report of Commemorative Services with the Sermons and Addresses at the Seabury Centenary, 1883-1885. At a later date presbyters or priests were also authorized, as delegates of the Bishop for this and other purposes, to receive confessions and to absolve penitents. Religious Reality This was Jerome—afterwards a presbyter of Rome, and a father whose productions challenge the foremost rank among the memorials of patristic erudition. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution Among the noted theologians of this Christian capital was a presbyter who preached in the principal church. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 04 Imperial Antiquity Had he sought strength and solace from the reverend presbyter of Surrentum, his spiritual father in this district? Veranilda These meetings of the clergy continued till within my own memory, though they had ceased before I was consecrated, nor do I remember ever to have attended one as either deacon or presbyter. Report of Commemorative Services with the Sermons and Addresses at the Seabury Centenary, 1883-1885. He gives assurance, however, that when he reaches the elders, who are called presbyters, he will learn every secret. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "If the bishop has attended to the knowledge and patience of the love of God," says another regulation, "let him ordain two presbyters, when he has examined them, or rather three." The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution But in truth it was because the government held his services in the highest estimation that he was suffered to remain a little longer a simple presbyter. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 3 Here, whilst voices of lamentation sounded from without, Leander made known to the prelate and the presbyter the terms of the will. Veranilda They are authorized to ordain the presbyters and deacons; they examine the spiritual condition of the ordinands; and, above all, they are called to act as "intercessors in the Church of God." A History of the Moravian Church It may be that the presbyters have advised caution. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero It might now be asked with no small amount of plausibility—Is the presiding presbyter to have no special privileges? The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution Perhaps no simple presbyter of the Church of England has ever possessed a greater authority over his brethren than belonged to Sherlock at the time of the Revolution. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 3 He learnt that physicians were with the sick lady, and that the presbyter of St. Cecilia, for whom she had sent in the early morning, remained by her side. Veranilda This was out of no respect to the pomp and pride of prelacy, but to Him before whom both pope and presbyter are equal, as they are seen through the merits of Christ Jesus. The Ayrshire Legatees, or, the Pringle family After a while Maranatha thundered forth, and then the Great Apostle baptized with water from the fountain those whom the presbyters presented as ready for baptism. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero It is not at all probable that he became the senior presbyter long before the middle of the second century. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution Below the table was assembled the crowd of presbyters. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 3 Much agitated, the prelate made answer that a fitting residence should be prepared for her before noon, and the presbyter Andreas added that he would instantly betake himself to the city on that business. Veranilda It conquers the crown, too, The grave and the gown, too, First it sets up a presbyter, and Then it pulls him down too. Cavalier Songs and Ballads of England from 1642 to 1684 In addition to the bishop, the presbyters, and the deacons, there were also, in A.D. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution Thus, the author of the "Questions on the Old and New Testament" says—"Quid est episcopus nisi primus presbyter?" The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution That principle was that all presbyters were equal, and that there ought to be no order of ministers of religion superior to the order of presbyters. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 3 Again Basil cast a glance at the presbyter, who had seated himself and appeared to be absorbed in thought. Veranilda Here's a pair of bellows and tongs, And for a small matter I'll sell ye 'um, They are made of the presbyter's lungs, To blow up the coals of rebellion. Cavalier Songs and Ballads of England from 1642 to 1684 New canons relative to ordination were promulgated probably about the time when the city presbyters ceased to have the exclusive right of electing their own bishop. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution It is an instructive fact that no proof can be given, from the sacred record, of the ordination either by the Twelve or by the Seventy, of even one presbyter or pastor. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution It is easy to understand why city presbyters were still permitted, under certain conditions, to exercise this privilege. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution The presbyter asked eagerly for Roman news, and cautiously concerning King Totila, whom it was evident he regarded with no very hostile feeling. Veranilda The presbyter laid by the book, And earnestly he pray'd That the great sin the cat had done Might not on him be laid. Cavalier Songs and Ballads of England from 1642 to 1684 Whilst it directly conflicts with the testimony of Jerome, who declares that the churches were at first "governed by the common council of the presbyters," it is otherwise destitute of evidence. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution The Separatists chose a presbyter, named Fortunatus, as their bishop, and thus in the capital of the Proconsular Africa a new sect was organized. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution The blessed presbyters again summoned him, and administered a rebuke. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution The senior minister ceased to preside over the eldership; and the Church was no longer governed, as heretofore, by the "blessed presbyters." The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution But the recognition of Christianity by Constantine gave an immense impulse to the progress of the hierarchy, and the city presbyters were soon afterwards deprived of the privilege now wrested from the country bishops. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution The bishop was already obnoxious to some of the presbyters and people of Carthage; and, in the hope of undermining his authority, his enemies eagerly seized on his refusal to recognize these certificates. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution The bishops themselves were of "the order of the presbytery," and, as they had never received episcopal consecration, they could only ordain as presbyters. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution The presbyter Origen, at an Arabian synod held about A.D. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution Thus, the system of government by presbyters was gradually and silently subverted. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution In the letter where this passage occurs the writer is extolling the dignity of presbyters, and is endeavouring to shew that they are very little inferior to bishops. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution For a long period the bishop continued to be known by the title of "the elder who presides"-a designation which obviously implies that he was still only one of the presbyters. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution Some at the present day do not hesitate to assert that presbyters have no right whatever to ordain, but this canon supplies evidence that in the third century they were employed to ordain bishops. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution Its presiding presbyter called bishop, and invested with additional power, ib. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution |
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