symbolical books
Americanplural noun
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of symbolical books
First recorded in 1735–45
Example Sentences
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The symbolical books of the General Synod and the seminary at Gettysburg are the Bible and the Augsburg Confession, as a substantially correct exhibition of the fundamental truths of the Bible.
From American Lutheranism Volume 2: The United Lutheran Church (General Synod, General Council, United Synod in the South) by F. (Friedrich) Bente
The symbolical books are abolished; the doctrine is based on the Bible; but the right of free inquiry is granted to all; the ruling body consists of laymen.
From The History of Freedom by John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton, Baron Acton
They shall watch carefully that in the Augustus Church and school, the Evangelical doctrine, according to the foundation of the apostles and prophets and our symbolical books, be perpetuated to our descendants.
From The Organization of the Congregation in the Early Lutheran Churches in America by Beale M. Schmucker
In these countries editions of the symbolical books containing the Baptismal Directory were in use, and the rite was regarded as symbolical.
From American Lutheranism Vindicated; or, Examination of the Lutheran Symbols, on Certain Disputed Topics Including a Reply to the Plea of Rev. W. J. Mann by S. S. (Samuel Simon) Schmucker
This, though in point of time the first composed of the symbolical books of the Scottish Reformation, was the last to be formally assigned its honoured place.
From The Scottish Reformation Its Epochs, Episodes, Leaders, and Distinctive Characteristics by David Hay Fleming
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