For, Voltaire did more than any other man to sap the foundation of ecclesiastical power, and to destroy the supremacy of classical studies.
A knowledge of the causes of this hostility against Christianity is essential to a right understanding of the philosophy of the eighteenth century, and it will throw some light on the general theory of ecclesiastical power.
The beast" therefore refers to Rome either as a political power or as an ecclesiastical power, the context determining whether the political or the ecclesiastical phase is meant in a given instance.
These closely united symbols drawn from two departments--human and animal life--point us with absolute certainty to a temporal power combined with an ecclesiastical power.
This grant completed the symbol of Daniel's vision by constituting the papacy a temporal as well as an ecclesiastical power.
That kings are subject to no ecclesiastical power in temporals, nor can be deposed directly or indirectly by the chiefs of the church; 2.
So we shall hereafter refer always to the beast as an ecclesiastical power, unless otherwise stated.
It is possible, also, that in this case a sword, wielded by the hand of an ecclesiastical power, may be used as a symbol of a spiritual cutting off, or excommunication.
For further clearing hereof, consider the several sorts or kinds of ecclesiastical power, according to this type or scheme of ecclesiastical power and authority here subjoined.
Ecclesiastical power is either supreme and magisterial; or subordinate and ministerial.
This power of Christ is the only proper fountain whence all ecclesiastical power flows to the Church.
The superiority of Protestantism over Catholicism consists in its diminution of superstition and intolerance, and in the check which it gives to ecclesiastical power.
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