The Life and Times of Archbishop James Ussher: An Intriguing Look at the Man Behind the Annals of the WorldNew Leaf Publishing Group, 2006 M01 15 - 311 pages From the company that brought you the historical classic The Annals of the World comes this in-depth biography of the man behind this landmark work. Originally published in 1895, this fascinating biography gives us a look at Ussher from the perspective of one who was closer to his time. This book traces Ussher s life from his birth in 1581 to his death in 1656, giving valuable insights into this incredible man s life. Written in charming old English style, this book clears up many of the misconceptions and confusion about Ussher s life. It details his personal life and professional accomplishments in the Church of Ireland. Ussher s love of books is also highlighted. He was known for his extensive library, which went on to form the core of the famous library at Trinity College in Dublin. 5 3/8 x 8 3/8 Paperback 288 pages" |
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... reformation ; a sharply divided Reformation movement busily defining what reformed meant ; the British Isles going through tremendous social upheav- al ; and a political system that did not yet quite understand the real meaning of ...
... reformation ; a sharply divided Reformation movement busily defining what reformed meant ; the British Isles going through tremendous social upheav- al ; and a political system that did not yet quite understand the real meaning of ...
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... Reformed Church of Ireland , p . 46 ( note ) , Killen's Ecclesiastical History , Vol . 1 , p . 377 ( note ) . The name was a common one then among the printers . Arber records no less than eighteen . The persistence of names in the ...
... Reformed Church of Ireland , p . 46 ( note ) , Killen's Ecclesiastical History , Vol . 1 , p . 377 ( note ) . The name was a common one then among the printers . Arber records no less than eighteen . The persistence of names in the ...
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... Reformation in Ireland gave a blow for the time to any religion that remained in the country . The seizure of the abbey lands and the demolition of monasteries gave a shock to all eccle- siastical property . The churches were in ruins ...
... Reformation in Ireland gave a blow for the time to any religion that remained in the country . The seizure of the abbey lands and the demolition of monasteries gave a shock to all eccle- siastical property . The churches were in ruins ...
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... Reformed Church . This Protestant popula- tion was further increased by the immigration of Scotch settlers into the northeast corner . with popish ministration . ” Archbishop Loftus , in 1594 , presented his nephew , a layman , to the ...
... Reformed Church . This Protestant popula- tion was further increased by the immigration of Scotch settlers into the northeast corner . with popish ministration . ” Archbishop Loftus , in 1594 , presented his nephew , a layman , to the ...
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... Reformed Liturgy , and retained their churches . But the Bull of Pius the Fifth , fol- lowed as it was by the counter - reformation of the Jesuits , forced their hand , and by degrees they returned to their old ways . The bishops as a ...
... Reformed Liturgy , and retained their churches . But the Bull of Pius the Fifth , fol- lowed as it was by the counter - reformation of the Jesuits , forced their hand , and by degrees they returned to their old ways . The bishops as a ...
Contents
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USSHERS FIRST ESSAYS IN LITERATURE | 85 |
THE IRISH ARTICLES OF 1615 CORRESPONDENCE | 93 |
USSHER A COURT PREACHER BISHOP OF MEATH | 101 |
ARCHBISHOP USSHER AND BISHOP BEDELL THE STORY OF THE IRISH BIBLE | 165 |
ARCHBISHOP USSHER AND LAUD CORRESPONDENCE THE NATURE OF SACRAMENTAL GRACE APPOINTMENTS TO THE PROVOSTS... | 179 |
ARCHBISHOP USSHERS PERSONAL APPEARANCE AND CHARACTER PRIVATE LIFE IN DROGHEDA RELIGION OF THE ANCIENT IRISH | 191 |
USSHER AND THE PRESBYTERIANS THE QUESTION OF EPISCOPACY AN EIRENICON | 209 |
LORD STRAFFORD AND THE CHURCH OF IRELAND QUESTION OF PRECEDENCE BETWEEN ARMAGH AND DUBLIN ARTICLES OF TH... | 221 |
FREST LITERARY LABOURS THE ANTIQUITIES OF THE BRITISH CHURCHES THE EPISTLES OF ST IGNATIUS | 237 |
USSHER IN ENGLAND DEATH OF STRAFFORD REVOLUTIONARY CHANGES IN CHURCH AND STATE | 251 |
USSHER IN LONDON STRAITENED MEANS CROMWELL AND USSHER THE DEATH OF CHARLES I | 265 |
USSHERS ADVICE TO PREACHERS A PROVINCIAL VISITATION THEOLOGICAL OPINIONS | 111 |
THE ANSWER TO A JESUIT | 123 |
BOOKS AND MANUSCRIPTS ARCHBISHOP OF ARMAGH THE QUESTION OF TOLERATION | 135 |
THE PROVOSTSHIP OF BEDELL USE OF THE IRISH LANGUAGE IN PUBLIC WORSHIP RELIGIOUS DISSENSIONS GOTTESCALCUS | 149 |
PERSECUTION OF THE CHURCH USSHERS FRESH LITERARY LABOURS CORRESPONDENCE DECLINING HEALTH AND DEATH HISTO... | 273 |
ARTICLES OF RELIGION | 289 |
Common terms and phrases
afterwards ancient Annals Archbishop of Armagh Archbishop of Dublin Archbishop Ussher authority Bedell Bedell's Bernard Bishop Bramhall Calendar called Canons Castle Chancellor Christ Church Cathedral Christian Church of England Church of Ireland Church of Rome clergy Clogy's Memoirs Communion controversy Convocation death diocese Ditto Divinity doctrine doth Drogheda Earl ecclesiastical Elrington's English episcopacy episcopal Epistles faith Father Fellows Fitzsymons grace hath haue Henry Hist History Holy Scriptures Ignatius Irish Articles Irish Church Irish language iustified James Ussher Jesuit John Kilmore King language Latin Laud learned Library London Lord Lord-Deputy Meath ministers ordained Oxford Parliament Parr Parr's Patrick's Cathedral Popish prayer preached Presbyterian Primate Protestant Provost published Puritan Queen received Reformed Roman Catholic Sacrament says sermon sinne Spenser Strafford Synod Testament things tion Travers Trinity College University University of Dublin unto vnto word
Popular passages
Page 106 - God ; and are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief corner stone; in whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord : in whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit...
Page 306 - The Church hath power to decree Rites or Ceremonies, and authority in Controversies of Faith: and yet it is not lawful for the Church to ordain any thing that is contrary to God's Word written, neither may it so expound one place of Scripture, that it be repugnant to another.
Page 10 - ... that if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
Page 297 - They also are to be had accursed that presume to say, That every man shall be saved by the Law or Sect which he professeth, so that he be diligent to frame his life according to that Law, and the light of Nature. For Holy Scripture doth set out unto us only the Name of Jesus Christ, whereby men must be saved.
Page 9 - But what saith it ? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart ; that is, the word of faith which we preach...
Page 304 - THE riches and goods of Christians are not common, as touching the right, title, and possession of the same, as certain Anabaptists do falsely boast.
Page 9 - Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge.