SECT. VIII. The Precepts of both Religions compared.
FUrthermore, let us compare the several commandments of both Religions: the one whereof commandeth patience, yea and
The truth of Christian religion in six books / written in Latine by Hugo Grotius ; and now translated into English, with the addition of a seventh book, by Symon Patrick ...
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- The truth of Christian religion in six books / written in Latine by Hugo Grotius ; and now translated into English, with the addition of a seventh book, by Symon Patrick ...
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- Grotius, Hugo, 1583-1645.
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- 1680.
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love even to them that hate us: But the other, revenge. In the one the bond of matrimony is kept firm and inviolable between the mar∣ried parties, by a mutual bearing with one a∣nothers humors: But in the other there is li∣cence granted to depart and be divorced. Here the Husband performs himself what he re∣quires of his Wife, and by his own example teacheth her to fasten her affection upon him alone: But there they may have Wives after Wives, there being still new incentives and fresh provocations to lust. Here, Religion is planted within, and rooted in the very heart and Soul, that it being well cultivated, may bring forth fruit profitable for Mankind: but there Religion spends almost its whole force in Circumcision, and in some other things, that of themselves are neither good nor bad. Fi∣nally here, in Christianity, a moderate use of Meats and Wine is allowed of: but there in Mahumetism Men are forbidden to eat Swines flesh, and to drink Wine: which notwithstand∣ing is a great gift of God, beneficial both for body and mind, if it be soberly taken.
And truly, it is no wonder, if some childish rudiments were taught before the most perfect law, as that of Christ is: But after the pro∣mulgation thereof, to return again to types and figures were preposterous. Neither can any just reason be given why, after Christian
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Religion, which is far the best, it should be fit that any other should be brought forth.