John Howie

Scots Worthies (eBook, PDF)

Containing a Brief Historical Account of the Most Eminent Noblemen, Gentlemen, Ministers, and Others, Who Testified or Suffered for the Cause of Reformation in Scotland From the Beginning of the Sixteenth Century to the Year 1688

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Produktbeschreibung

Christianity seems to have made its appearance in Scotland at a very early period: according to some writers, it was propagated in this kingdom by the apostles themselves. It is said by some, that Simon Zelotes, by others, that Paul preached the gospel in this part of the world; but as this opinion is not supported on proper authority, it merits only the regard due to conjecture, not the attention which an undoubted narrative demands. Another, and more probable account is, that during the persecution raised by Domitian, (the twelfth and last Caesar, about A. D. Some of the disciples of the apostle John fled into our island, and there taught the religion of Jesus.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. Oktober 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780259704812
• Artikelnr.: 59094256