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Introduction, by the American Editor.
[2266] “Interpretur” is here a passive verb.
[2267] Res.
[2268] Sacramentorum divinorum. The form, however, of this phrase seems to point not only to the specific sacraments of the gospel, but to the general mysteries of our religion.
[2269] Compare Tertullian’s treatises, de Bapt. v. and de Corona, last chapter.
[2270] Expositionem.
[2271] “Et sub gladio redimit coronam” is the text of this obscure sentence, which seems to allude to a pretended martyrdom. Compare Tertullian’s tract, de Corona, last chapter.
[2272] The Flamen Dialis. See Tertullian’s tract, ad Uxorem, i. 7.
[2273] [Corruptio optimi pessima. Compare the surprising parallels of M. Huc between debased Christianity and the paganism of Thibet, etc. Souvenirs d’un voyage, etc. Hazlitt’s translation, 1867.]
[2274] Morositatem Illam. [He refers to the minute and vexatious ordinances complained of by St. Peter (Acts xiv. 10,) which Latin Christianity has ten-folded, in his name.]
[2275] Gestiit.
[2276] Attemperare.
[2277] i.e., the Scriptures of the New Testament.
[2278] Conversationis.
[2279] See Matt. vii. 6.
[2280] Lenocinium. “Pandering” is Archdeacon Dodgson’s word.
[2281] Miscent.
[2282] Edocti.
[2283] Repromittere.
[2284] Compare Tertullian’s tract, de Bapt. I. and de Veland. Virg. viii. [Also, Epiphan. iv. p. 453, Ed. Oehler.]
[2285] Temerariæ.
[2286] They were constantly changing their ministers. It was a saying of the heretics, “Alius hodie episcopus, cras alius” (Rigalt.).
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