Fl.6.7(13)
The sameness of bishops and presbyters, as to order, tho not as to dignity, no less briefly than clearly prov'd: and likewise, that laymen are as essentially the Church as clergymen; having as much authority to declare the traditions of the Church, and consequently to determine controversies. With a defence of universities against the Pope and bishops, &c. in a letter from a doctor of the Sorbonne to the Bishop of Autun. Translated from the French, and humbly dedicated to his Grace, the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Distinctive title: Sameness of bishops and presbyters, proveing, that laymen are as essentially the church as clergymen
London : Printed for J. Harrison under the Royal Exchange; and sold by J. Roberts, near the Oxford Arms in Warwick-lane., 1717.
[14], 34 p. ; 19 cm. (8vo)
Translated from the French.
Initials, head- and tail-pieces.
Anonymous. Dated at end: "Paris, May the 10th, 1717.".
Signatures: pi¹ A⁴ a² B-E⁴ F¹.
With a half-title page, reading: "The sameness of bishops and presbyters, proveing, that laymen are as essentially the church as clergymen. [Price Six Pence.]".
ESTC, T47049
Armorial bookplate of Edward Waddington, recording donation to Eton College in 1731.
Armorial bookplate of Eton College.
18th century; inboard binding; sewn; paper boards; tight spine with four raised bands; quarter cover of tanned calf with marbled paper sides; endbands; endleaves; cut red sprinkled edges.
ECL copy: Half-title wanting.
Bound in a volume of pamphlets.
Ms. contents list on flyleaf: "In this volume are contained ...".
Previously: Dn.6.8.
Clergy Office Early works to 1800.
Bishops.
Episcopacy.
Roberts, James, 1668 or 9 - 1754 bookseller.
Harrison, John, fl. 1706 - 1724 publisher.
Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
England London.
B41490