[109] Although the Papists sometimes have this Goldenmouth in their mouth, they nevertheless regard his teachings as heresies.
[110] The translator says priests, namely, such priests as John speaks of, Rev. 1:6: “And hath made us kings and priests,” etc.
[111] P. J. Twisck places this Epiphanius in the year 377, but this may be a typographical error; the figure 7 having been substituted for the figure 9.
[112] The author writes: “In Egypt they were beheaded in such great numbers, that the executioners grew tired, and their swords became dull from cutting. The Christians went unto death gladly, without being bound, fearing lest they should not be there in time to die as martyrs.” Fol. 41.
[113] A certain author speaks of her having spit into the face of the tyrant; which is to be understood of the image or idol.
[114] This council, also called Concilium Arausione, is stated to have taken place, A. D. 441. In the same it was decreed, by command of Antichrist, that the Gospel should not be read to the catechumens, and that they should not be admitted to the place of baptism. See P. J. Twisck, Chron., 5th book, page 155, col. 1.
[115] The pope and the councils had commenced making such efforts, it appears, already A. D. 470, seventeen years earlier; for at that time Anabaptism was condemned at Rome, as has been shown.
[116] Or Mayance.
[117] In English this may be rendered thus:
“Sanctify, baptism will indeed;