The General Biographical Dictionary, Τόμος 3Alexander Chalmers J. Nichols, 1812 |
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Σελίδα 7
... wrote the Life and death of Epictetus . The most ce- lebrated of his works is his History , in Greek , of Alexan- der the Great , in seven books , a performance much esteemed for more accuracy and fidelity than that of Quin- tus Curtius ...
... wrote the Life and death of Epictetus . The most ce- lebrated of his works is his History , in Greek , of Alexan- der the Great , in seven books , a performance much esteemed for more accuracy and fidelity than that of Quin- tus Curtius ...
Σελίδα 9
... wrote some " Eulogies , " and " Discourses , " which were col- lected and published at Bergamo in 1636 ; " The Theatre of Virtue , " and other pieces , which are noticed by Vaerini in his history of the writers of Bergamo . ARRIVABENE ...
... wrote some " Eulogies , " and " Discourses , " which were col- lected and published at Bergamo in 1636 ; " The Theatre of Virtue , " and other pieces , which are noticed by Vaerini in his history of the writers of Bergamo . ARRIVABENE ...
Σελίδα 12
... wrote to him some very elegant letters . He submitted also to the Romish church , which gave so much offence to the heads of the Greek church , that they excommunicated him . There are of his extant , a " Collection of Apo- phthegms ...
... wrote to him some very elegant letters . He submitted also to the Romish church , which gave so much offence to the heads of the Greek church , that they excommunicated him . There are of his extant , a " Collection of Apo- phthegms ...
Σελίδα 13
... wrote a poem in Latin verse , " De poetis Ur- banis , " addressed to Paul Jovius ; in which he celebrates the names , and characterises the works , of a great number of Latin poets resident at Rome in the time of Leo X. It was first ...
... wrote a poem in Latin verse , " De poetis Ur- banis , " addressed to Paul Jovius ; in which he celebrates the names , and characterises the works , of a great number of Latin poets resident at Rome in the time of Leo X. It was first ...
Σελίδα 17
... wrote on dreams consists of five books ; the three first were dedi- cated to one Cassius Maximus , and the two last to his son , whom he took a good deal of pains to instruct in the na- ture and interpretation of dreams . The work was ...
... wrote on dreams consists of five books ; the three first were dedi- cated to one Cassius Maximus , and the two last to his son , whom he took a good deal of pains to instruct in the na- ture and interpretation of dreams . The work was ...
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Σελίδα 454 - An apology for the true Christian divinity as the same is held forth and preached by the people called in scorn Quakers...
Σελίδα 37 - An Argument, proving, that according to the Covenant of Eternal Life, revealed in the Scriptures, Man may be translated from hence into that Eternal Life, without passing through Death, although the Human Nature of Christ himself could not be thus translated till he had passed through Death ; 1703.
Σελίδα 266 - it is my act, my hand, my heart. I beseech your Lordships to be merciful to a broken reed.
Σελίδα 205 - I must do it, as it were, in such weight, measure and number, even so perfectly, as God made the world ; or else I am so sharply taunted, so cruelly threatened, yea presently sometimes with pinches, nips, and bobs, and other ways (which I will not name for the honour I bear them) so without measure mis-ordered, that I think myself in hell, till time come that I must go to Mr.
Σελίδα 205 - I must do it, as it were in such weight, measure, and number, even so perfectly as God made the world, or else I am so sharply taunted, so cruelly threatened, yea, presently, sometimes with pinches, nips, and bobs, and other ways which I will not name for the honour I bear them, so without measure misordered, that I think myself in hell, till time come that I must go to Mr.
Σελίδα 179 - Lord, in all thy mercy, that thine anger and thy fury may be removed from this city, and from thy holy house, for we have sinned. Alleluia.
Σελίδα 205 - I am with him. And when I am called from him, I fall on weeping, because whatsoever I do else but learning, is full of grief, trouble, fear, and whole misliking unto me. And thus my book hath been so much my pleasure, and bringeth daily to me more pleasure and more, that in respect of it, all other pleasures, in very deed, be but trifles and troubles unto me.
Σελίδα 205 - and tell you a truth which perchance ye will marvel at. One of the greatest benefits that ever God gave me is that he sent me so sharp and severe parents and so gentle a schoolmaster. For when I am in presence...
Σελίδα 125 - This art of his is used with the most exact and honest skill. He never attempts your passions until he has convinced your reason. All the objections which he can form are laid open and dispersed before he uses the least vehemence in his sermon ; but when he thinks he has your head, he very soon wins your heart; and never pretends to show the beauty of holiness until he hath convinced you of the truth of it.
Σελίδα 121 - Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God ? And he said unto them, Ye say that I am.