The works of that learned and judicious divine, Mr. Richard Hooker : in eight books of ecclesiastical polity, compleated out of his own manuscripts. With several other treatises by the same author, and an account of his life and death. Dedicated to the King's most Excellent Majesty, Charles II. By whose royal father (near his martyrdom) the former five books (then only extant) were commended to his dear children, as an excellent means to satisfie private scruples, and settle the publick peace of this church and kingdom
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Title: The works of that learned and judicious divine, Mr. Richard Hooker : in eight books of ecclesiastical polity, compleated out of his own manuscripts. With several other treatises by the same author, and an account of his life and death. Dedicated to the King's most Excellent Majesty, Charles II. By whose royal father (near his martyrdom) the former five books (then only extant) were commended to his dear children, as an excellent means to satisfie private scruples, and settle the publick peace of this church and kingdom
Other titles: Ecclesiastical polity
Classmark: Ripon Cathedral Library V.J.17/q
Creator(s): Hooker, Richard (1600)
Additional creator(s): Walton, Izaak (1593-1683) (Other); Gauden, John Bishop of Worcester (1605-1662) (Other)
Related people: Walton, Izaak; Gauden, John
Publisher: Printed by Elizabeth Sadleir
Publication city: Dublin
Date(s): 1721
Language: English
Size and medium: [8], 22, [6], 23-50, [2], 51-420, 68 p
Persistent link: https://explore.library.leeds.ac.uk/special-collections-explore/254531
Printed items catalogue: https://leeds.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/fulldisplay?vid=44LEE_INST:VU1&docid=alma991016188329705181
Collection group(s): Ripon Cathedral
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Edited by John Gauden; the life of Richard Hooker is by Izaak Walton.
Popularly known as Ecclesiastical polity.
Errors in paging: 135-144 repeated; 291-296 omitted in numbering.
Contents: Life of Mr. Richard Hooker -- George Cranmer's letter unto Mr. Richard Hooker -- Of the laws of ecclesiastical polity (p.28-420) -- A supplication made to the Councel by Master Walter Travers -- Mr. Hooker's answer to the supplication that Mr. Travers made to the Councel -- A learned discourse of justification, works, and how the foundation of faith is overthrown -- A learned sermon of the nature of pride -- A remedy against sorrow and fear, delivered in a funeral sermon -- A learned and comfortable sermon of the certainty and perpetuity of faith in the elect: especially the prophet Habakkuk's faith -- Two sermons upon part of St. Jude's Epistle - (p. l-68) at end.
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