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The epistle of Jude speaks against false prophets, pseudo-Christianity, and those speaking against religion in general and Christianity in particular. The political and theological challenges of seventh century England prompted Manton to write his commentary on Jude. This 376-page verse-by-verse commentary outlines the central themes, the historical significance, and the practical application of...

wisely; and so of Epiphanius, δἰ ὑπερβάλλουσαν εὐλάβειαν ἁπλόϊκος ῶν. It is good to be well-read in persons, to note circumstances, and times. Paul striketh in with Felix, treateth of an apt lesson before him and Drusilla, Acts 25:25. Felix was a very incontinent person, and very unjust.1 Paul, to give him his due, treateth of ‘righteousness and temperance and judgment to come.’ 2. That ministers should give every one their portion. Zuinglius, when he had flashed terrors in the face of the
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