Excerpt from A History of the Rise and Progress of the People Called Quakers, in Ireland, From the Year 1653 to 1700
But alas, how was the face of things changed, in procefs of time, and that faith which was once deli vered to the faints call off in the fenfe of the apoftle, 1 Tim. V. 12? In ibort, an' apoilacy from the primi tive purity and fimplicity did creep in, and from fmall beginnings prevail at length fo far as to render many parts of the Chriflian world as corrupt, and in fome cafes more fo than the heathen.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the transformation of Christianity from its early precepts of faith into a more political and corrupt institution. The author traces the history of the faith, emphasizing the significant departure from its humble beginnings to a state of moral and doctrinal decay. The author argues that this transformation was orchestrated by those who claimed to be the vicars and representatives of Christ, the so-called fathers of the papal institution. The book is a historical account of the corruption of human nature, particularly pride, which when fueled by wealth and the power of the church, led to the downfall of Christianity's original teachings. The author's narrative illustrates how a system driven by pride and greed can distort even the purest of intentions, highlighting the profound dangers of unchecked power and the importance of holding those in positions of authority accountable. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333696856_0
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