Outlines of Ecclesiastical History

by B. H. Roberts

[210]. I Thess. iv:14-17.

[211]. II Thess. i:7-10.

[212]. Luke xii:40. II Peter iii:10. Doc. and Cov., sec. xlix:6-7.

[213]. Doc. and Cov., sec. lxxxviii:78-92.

[214]. Doc. and Cov., sec. lxv.

[215]. Ibid.

[Index]

Abraham, Book of, [393], [398].
Actors in Christ's Crucifixion, Fate of, [58].
Adam, Fall of, [83].
Agitation, Religious in N. Y., [276],
Albert, Archbishop of Mentz, [212].
Alva, Duke of, [257].
America, Discovery of, [269], [270].
" Influence of on liberty, [263].
" Catholics seek liberty in, [264]
Anarchy, Reign of, [200].
Announcement, Angelic, [12].
Anti-Christ, Rise of foretold, [193].
Apostasy—see Part II.
" in days of apostles, [154].
" admitted by Christian writers, [189].
" predicted in scriptures, [192], [196].
Apostles, Twelve, [45].
" a second time succeed to presidency, [404].
" equal in authority with first presidency, [344].
" Quorum filled, [70].
" Quorum of Twelve succeed to presidency, [402].
" Twelve organized, [336].
" Traveling, presiding high council, [343].
Associations, Primary, [352].
Athanasius, [172].
Atonement, a mystery, [98].
" Pact of, [86], [87].
" Love of God in, [89].
" Mercy and Justice of, [87].
" of Christ voluntary, [88].
" universal in application, [98].
Augsburg, Confession of, [220].
Augustus, [12], [31].
Aurelius, Marcus, [115].
Authority from God needful, [101].
Bartholomew's Eve, St., Massacre on, [267].
Baptism, [128].
" Form changed, [129].
" Manner of, among Nephites, [136].
" Of, [302].
" of children, [130], [136].
" Of the manner of, [303].
" symbol of burial and resurrection, [135].
Baptist, John, restores Aaronic Priesthood, [297].
Bethlehem, [11].
Bible corrupted, [65].
Bishopric, Powers of, [317].
Bishops, Equality among changed [141], [142].
" Pirst in the Church, [316].
" Local or Ward, [319].
" Manner of electing, [140].
" Objections to, [145].
" of Constantinople, [149].
" Presiding, [318].
" Pre-eminence of Roman, [144], [146], [150].
" Traveling, [319].
Blasphemy, [52], [57].
Boleyn, Anne, [259].
Bull of Excommunication burned, [215], [225].
Cajetan, Cardinal Thomas, appointed to hear cause of Luther, [212].
Cajetan urges Luther's excommunication, [215].
Calvin, John, [266].
" Spread of his doctrine, [254].
" Views on church government, [253].
" Views on eucharist, [254].
Ceremonies, Addition to, [128].
Charles V, Emperor Germany, [215].
" annuls edict of Worms and Augsburg, [221].
" decides against Protestants, [221].
" rupture with pope, [218].
Christian III of Denmark regulates religious affairs of his kingdom, [257].
Christians, Unwise Zeal of, [123].
Christiern II, King of Sweden and Denmark, [255].
" Banished from Denmark, [256].
" driven from Sweden, [255].
" Invites Reynhard, Carlstadt and Luther to Denmark, [256].
Church, The, [92],
" A corrupt, [244].
" Attempt to reorganize Nephite, [200].
" Anti-Christian Nephite, [198].
" Condition of, 2d century, [114].
" Condition of, in 4th century, [184].
" Condition of, in 5th century, [185].
" Condition of, subsequent to 5th century, [187].
" Condition of, in 10th century, [188].
" Conferences of, [354].
" destroyed, [189].
" Distinct Protestant, founded, [218].
" Division of, 9th century, [151].
" Early decline of, [155].
" Establishment of, by apostles, [139].
" Government of, modeled on plan of civil government, [143].
" government, opinions on, [99].
" government, Reflections on, [355].
" Growth and present condition of, [409].
" Immoral condition of, [184].
" in America, [64], [96], [97].
" Judiciary system of, [352].
" members of, Duties of, [304].
" Nephite, [198].
" Officers, divinely called, [95].
" Organization of by Joseph Smith, [299].
" organization not perpetuated, [139].
" Progress of, under Constantine, [121].
" The, what it is, etc., [341].
" Territorial divisions of, [349].
Clement VII proposes council in Italy, [222].
" rupture with Charles V, [218]
" succeeds Hadrian VI, [217].
Clergy, Celibacy of, [183].
Commerce, afterwards Nauvoo, [393], [398].
Conferences appointed, [306].
" The first, [308].
Confirmation, Manner of, [303].
Consecration, Law of, [322].
Constantine, [119], [120], [121].
" Friendliness to Christians, [120].
Constantinople taken by Turks, [206].
Cornelius, [76].
Councils, Attempt to settle difficulties by, [244].
" Desire for general, [213].
" Difficulty of locating one, [222].
" General, appeal to, [212].
" High, Different kinds, [335].
" " Fair dealing in, [338].
" " how organized, [334].
" " Just judgment in, [339].
" " Order in, [338].
" " organized, [333].
" " Standing, The, [335].
" " Temporary, [336].
" " Traveling. The, [335].
" Nicene, The, [171].
" Rise of, [142].
" Trent, The, of, [223], [227].
" Usurpations of, [155].
Cowdery, Oliver, one of the three witnesses, [284].
" involved in errors, [309].
Cross, Luminous, [119], [124].
Crucifixion, [55].
Crusades, Influence of the, on liberty, [207].
Cumorah, Treasures of, [283].
" Description of, [286].
Cyprian, [149], [156].
Darkness, Age of, [205].
" Three hours', [55], [58].
Deacons, Duties of, [306].
" Quorums of, [348].
Dead, Baptism for, [381], [390].
" Salvation for, [377].
Diet at Augsburg, The, [220].
" Spire, The, [219].
" Worms, The, [215], [216].
Diocletian, [117],
Distinctions, Class, among Nephites, [198].
" Revival of, [199].
Dispersions, Miscellaneous, [367].
Dispensation of Fullness of Times,
" Preparation for opening the, [266].
" Meaning of, [275].
" Character of, [409].
Domitian, [110], [111].
Duties of deacons, [306].
" elders, [305].
" members, [304].
" priests, [306].
" teachers, [306].
Eckius, John, theologian of Ingolstadt, [212].
" Discussion with Carlstadt, [215].
" Discussion with Luther, [213].
Edicts of Severus, [113].
Elders, Duties of, [305].
" Quorums of, [347].
Elias, Appearing of, [360].
Elijah, Appearing of, [360].
Eucharist—see Sacrament.
Events, Chronological order of, neglected, [49].
" Order of, [47].
Excommunication, Manner of, [162].
Faith, Catholic, Rule of, [242].
Far West, Founding of, [392].
Fear, Political, [51].
Feudalism, Breaking up of, [207].
Frederick, Elector of Saxony, [215].
" Death of, [218].
" Duke of Holstein and Sleswick succeeds Christiern II of Denmark, [256].
" Gives religious liberty to Denmark, [256].
Free will, Discussion on, [213].
Gamaliel, [73].
Gathering, first command to gather, [316].
" Object of, [372].
Gentiles, Gospel taken to, [76].
George, Duke of Saxony joins in demand for general council, [213].
" at the discussion between Luther and Eckius, [215].
" on the corruptions of the church, [225].
Gifts Spiritual, [92].
" Decline of, [161], [176].
" On continuance of, [175].
Glory, different degrees of, [382].
" Celestial, The, [384].
" Terrestrial, The, [385].
" Telestial, The, [385].
" Degrees within the three great divisions, [386].
" Progress within degrees of, [387].
God, Appears to Joseph Smith, [278].
" Arian theory of, [171].
" Christian doctrine respecting, [164].
" Existence of, [301].
" Form of, etc., [279].
" Immateriality of, [173].
" Orthodox view of, [170].
" Sabellian theory of, [170].
Godhead, Oneness of the, [173].
" Illustration of, [176].
" Man may attain unto, [395].
Gods, Heathen, [21].
Gospel, supplants the law, [44].
" Spread of, [77].
" Messiah, author of, [177].
" Fragmentary histories of, [65].
" Moral precepts, Departure from, [180].
Government, Helps in, [351].
" Roman, [24].
Grace, Catholic view of, [233].
" Controversy on, [230].
" Facts which enter the question of, [231].
" Falling from, [302].
" Pelagian view of, [233].
" Protestant view of, [233].
Gregory VII, [205].
Harris, Martin, one of the three witnesses, [284].
Henry IV, Humiliation of, [205], [224].
Henry VIII, of England, champion Roman church, [258].
" Marriage to Catharine of Aragon, [258].
" Divorce of, [259].
" Rupture with pope, [259].
Hermit, Peter the, [207].
Herod, Antipas, [38], [41].
" the Great, [13], [17].
Herodias, [38].
Hosanna, Shout of, [359].
House of the Lord, All nations to flow unto the, [374].
Huguenots, Character of the, [255].
Immaterialists, Atheists, [178].
Indulgences, Nature of, [209].
" Origin of, [209].
" Position of Catholic church respecting, [230].
" To be accompanied by reformation, [238].
" Traffic in, [210].
Interpretation of Bible, Private, [243].
" Private, effects of, [246].
Israel, Blood of, sprinkled in all nations, [367].
" Captivity of, [363].
" Enslaved, [363].
" Latter-day Saints of, [375].
" Miscellaneous Dispersion of, [367].
" Revolt of Ten Tribes of, [363].
" Scattering of, [365].
" Settlement of, in Canaan, [373].
" The gathering of, [368].
" Ten tribes of, preparatory work to their return, [370].
" Who are, [362].
Jealousy, Religious, [51].
Jesus Christ, Appearance among Nephites, [62].
" Appears to Prophet Joseph and Oliver Cowdery, [278], [360].
" Ascension, [62].
" Baptism of, [37].
" Before Pilate and Herod, [54].
" Betrayal of, [53].
" Birth of, [11], [16].
" Burial of, [56].
" Charges against, [52].
" Childhood of, [34], [39].
" Common people hear, [51].
" Crucifixion of, [55].
" Defense of, [57].
" Divinity of, [47].
" Doctrines of, [43].
" Manner of Teaching, [48].
" Ministry of, [43].
" Mission of, [83], [301].
" Resurrection of, [60].
" Temptation of, [43].
" Trial of, [53].
" Jews, Judgment upon, [107].
" State of, [26].
" John, The apostle, [196].
" John, the Baptist, [35].
" Martyrdom of, [38].
" Mission of, [36].
" Restores Aaronic Priesthood, [296], [311].
" Was he Elias, [40].
Joseph, husband of Mary, [11].
John, Prince, succeeds Frederic the Wise, [218].
" signs the Augsburg confession, [220].
Judah, Final overthrow of, [373].
" Kingdom of, [394].
Judas, [52].
Judgment, eternal, Christian dogma of, [378].
" True doctrine of, [378].
Justification by faith, Luther on, [234], [239].
" Catholic church on, [237].
" Evil results of, [239].
" and sanctification, [302].
Keys of former dispensations restored, [360].
Kirtland, Breaking up at, [392].
Knight, Joseph, [307].
" Newel, [307].
Knox, John, Scotch reformer, [261].
" sent to galleys, [261].
" his work in Scotland, [262].
Law added to gospel, [45].
Learning, Revival of, [205].
Leo X, indifference to German agitation, [211].
" Luther's appeal from, [212].
" Death of, [217].
Liberty, Religious, secured, [223].
" " secured by U. S. Constitution, [270].
Life, Double rule of, [180].
" Origin of false idea of moral, [181].
Literature, Greek, Influence of, [224].
Logos, Plato's, [169].
" in Trinity, [170].
Lying accounted a virtue, [183].
Luther, Martin, Birth of, [208].
" at Wartburg, [217].
" before Diet at Worms, [215].
" burns pope's bull, [215], [225].
" Character of, [226].
" Danger of doctrine, [236].
" Death of, [222].
" Fundamental doctrine of, [234].
" excommunicated, [215], [226].
" his answer to Diet, [216].
" Mischief of doctrine, [235].
" on Indulgences, [224].
" Preaching of, [208].
" visits Rome, [208].
Magi, [13].
Man, Creation and Fall of, [301].
Manifesto, discontinuing plural marriage, [407].
Marriage, Celestial, introduced, [394].
" Covenant, Eternity of, [394].
" Establishment of plural, [396].
" Plural, [394].
" " Discontinued, [407].
" " Enactments of Congress against, [405].
Martyrdom of the prophets, [401].
Martyrs, Christian, [124].
" " Worship of, [161].
Mary Magdalene, [61].
Mary, the mother of Jesus, [11].
Mass, Institution of, [133].
Matthias, [70].
Maximilian I, Emperor of Germany, [212].
Melanchthon, Philip, drafts religious formula, [218].
" drafts Augsburg Confession, [220].
Messiah - see Jesus Christ.
Metropolitans, Origin of, [142].
Ministry, Commencement of, [307].
Miracle, First in the Church, [307].
Mission, First, to Lamanites, [315].
Missouri, Character of old settlers, [338].
" Saints expelled from, [392].
" Western, [327].
Mormon, Book of, [280].
" " Analysis of, [286].
" " Means of testing truth of, [292].
" " The Prophet Joseph's first view of, [283].
" " Translation and publication, [283].
Moroni, Ancient Prophecies quoted by, [281].
" Description of, [285].
" Fourth appearance of, [282].
" First visit to Joseph Smith, [280].
" Warning to Jos. Smith, [282].
Moses, Appearing of, [360].
Mysteries, Pagan, [22].
Nazareth, [35], [39].
Nature, Convulsions of, [58].
Nero, [109], [112].
Nephites, Destruction of, [200].
Nuremberg, The truce of, [221].
Nauvoo, The rise of, [393], [398].
Opposition, Rise of, [72].
Officials, Church, Corruption of, [143].
Ordinances, Outward, [127].
Organizations, Rerival of secret, [199].
Paganism, Mysteries of, [22],
Pagans, Accusations of, [127].
Partridge, Edward, appointed bishop, [316].
Passover, [34], [39].
Patriarchs, Duties and callings, [345].
Paul, [75], [80].
" prophesies of apostasy, [194].
Paul III succeeds Clement VII, [222].
" calls Council of Trent, [222].
Pentecost, [71], [79].
Perdition, Sons of, [388].
Persecution, First, [75].
" among Nephites, [198].
" Early church, [353].
" End of Pagan, [119].
" in Jackson County, Mo., [330], [338].
" of Christians by Jews, [105].
" " Romans, [107].
" second century, A, [123].
" under Aurelius, [115].
" under Severus, [115].
" under Trajan, [116], [123].
" under Diocletian, [117].
Petri, Olaus, [255].
" Discussion with Gallius, [256].
Pharisees, [27].
Philip II of Spain, [257].
Philosophy, Gnostic and New Platonic, [166].
" Modes of life to which it led, [168].
" Pagan, mixed with Christian religion, [163].
Pilate, [54].
Pioneers, Arrival of, in Salt Lake Valley, [403].
Polycarp, [115], [122].
Popes, Absolute power of, [157].
" Character of language used by, [158].
" Supremacy of, discussed, [214].
" Rise of temporal power of, [153].
Predestination, Luther on, [234].
" Melanchthon on, [235].
" Effect of, on the mind, [239].
Presbyterian form of church government, [253].
Presidency, First, reorganized, [403].
Priesthood, Nature of, [340].
" Aaronic, Restoration of, [296].
" Spirit of government by, [340].
" Sphere of Aaronic, [326].
" Time of restoration of Melchisedek, [311].
Priests, Duties of, [306].
" High, Duties, Powers, [346].
" Quorums of, [348].
Prophecies on gathering of Israel, [368].
" quoted by Moroni, [281].
Protestant, Confession of Faith, [220].
" Origin of name, [219].
" objection to Catholic abuses, [220].
" Reverses of, [222].
" Victory of, [223].
Punishment, Eternal, Sectarian dogma, of, [378], [389].
Puritans Character of, [269].
" Intolerance of, [264].
" not satisfied with reformation, [260].
Rebellion, Luther's, [242].
" Revolution, not, [244].
Reformation, Catholic view of, [245].
" in Switzerland, [252].
" in France, [255].
" in Sweden, [255], [267].
" in Denmark, [256], [268].
" Motives back of, [249].
" Reproach of, [250].
" Revolution, not, [246].
" True cause of, [245], [249].
Reformers, Divisions among, [250].
" The error of, [248].
Relatives of Jesus, [111].
Resurrection, [60].
Rigdon, Sidney, accepts gospel, [315].
Rites, Pagan, joined to Christian, [137].
Sacrament, [52].
" Administration, Manner of [134], [304].
" Corrupted, [132].
" Suppression of half, the [134].
" Views of Calvin and Zwingle on, [254].
Sadducees, [27].
Saints, Latter-day, added to Church title, [299].
" Errors of, [309].
" Expulsion of from Illinois, [402].
" Expulsion of, from Jackson County, Mo., [330].
" Flight of, to the west, [402].
Salvation, Conditions of, [91].
" General, [84].
" Individual, [89].
Samaritans, [29], [365].
Sanctification, [302].
Sanhedrim, [32].
Schools, Sunday, [351].
Scripture, Missing parts of, [66].
Sects, Multiplication of, [248].
Serfdom, Release of masses from, [206].
Seventies, [46].
" Nature of calling, etc., [344].
" Organization of, [337].
" Presiding quorum of, [344].
Sign of dove, [42].
Signs of Christ's birth, [13].
Smalcald, League of, [221].
Smith, Joseph, Birth and parentage of, [275].
" first prayer and vision, [277].
" martyrdom of, [401].
" name foretold, [285].
Societies, Female Relief, [351].
Spirits in prison, Preaching to, [379].
" Messiah preaching to, [390].
Tacitus, [109].
Taylor, President John, [404].
" " Description of, [415].
Teachers, Duties of, [306].
" False, to arise, [192].
" Quorum of, [348].
Temple, Kirtland, The, [358], [361].
" Manifestations in, [359].
" Salt Lake, Laying capstone of, [408].
" Site of, in Jackson Co., [327].
Temporal affairs, [74].
Temptations, Order of, [47].
Tetzel, John, his connection with indulgences, [211].
" Luther's assault upon, [211].
" Character of, [225].
" Death of, [230], [239].
Toleration, Heathen, [21].
Traditions, [67].
Trajan, [116].
Trent, Council of, [223].
" Pestilence at, [227].
Tribes, Ten, depart for north, [373],
" lost, [363].
" Return of, [368], [374].
" Revolt of, [363].
Trinity, Doctrine of the, [302].
United States government, Hand of God in establishment of, [271].
Urban II favors crusades, [208].
Vasa, Gustavus, king of Sweden, [255].
Vision at first Conference of the Church, [312].
" Importance of Joseph Smith's first, [278].
" Joseph Smith's first, [277].
Voice of God and of the people in Church government, [300].
Wards, how organized, [350].
Whitmer, David, one of the Three Witnesses, [284].
Whitnev, Newel K., appointed Bishop, [316], [326].
Witnesses, Three, [284].
Woodruff, President Wilford, [405].
" issues Manifesto, [407].
" lays capstone of Salt Lake Temple, [408].
Works, Good, Luther on, [234].
" Catholics trusted in, [237].
World, Condition of, etc., [20].
" Pagan, Arraignment of, [23].
" State at Christ's birth, [24].
Worship, on Sunday, Reason why, [135].
" Description of, [135].
" of martyrs, [161], [175].
" Simplicity of, changed, [160].
Wycliffe, John, English reformer, [259], [268].
Y. M. and Y. L. M. I. A., [351].
Young, Brigham, Birth, etc., [403].
" Character of, [415].
" chosen President of the Church, [403].
Zion, Location of, etc., [320], [326].
" Camp of, [331].
" Stakes of, [349].
Zwingle, birth, teaching, death, [252].
" recognized gradation in Church officers, [252].
" views on eucharist, [254].
" views on predestination, [254].

Transcriber's Note

Various spelling and punctuation errors in the original print edition have been corrected as seemed reasonable. This ebook was developed using scans available at https://archive.org/details/outlinesofeccles1902robe.