And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are
able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ
Jesus. -- 2 Tim. 3:15 -- is that what you were asking?
Julian
Penny McCarthy wrote:
> May I hitch a ride on this discussion by asking if anyone knows the 'innerness' of the phrase 'wise to salvation' as in the little epitaph for Susanna Shakespeare? Penny McCarthy.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sidney-Spenser Discussion List on behalf of James Broaddus
> Sent: Sun 21/06/2009 21:36
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> Subject: salvation for those during "Popish" times
>
> Were there discussions other than Hooker's regarding salvation for those
> who, adhering to the doctrines espoused by the "bishops of Rome," lived and
> died prior to the Reformation?
>
> I have been lead to believe that Hooker was more liberal about the matter
> than most;
>
> My thanks in advance,
>
> Jim Broaddus
>
> emeritus, Ind. State Univ.
> 2487 KY 3245
> Brodhead, KY 40409
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J.B. Lethbridge
English Seminar
Tuebingen University
Tuebingen
Germany
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