The Ancient Church: Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution
Chapter 18
THE ANGELS OF THE SEVEN CHURCHES.
The mysterious symbols of the Apocalypse, 263 The seven stars seven angels, 264 These angels not angelic beings, and not corporate bodies, but individuals, 265 The name angel probably not taken from that of an officer of the synagogue, ib. The angel of the synagogue a congregational officer, 266 The angels of the Churches not diocesan bishops, 267 The stars, not attached to the candlesticks, but in the hand of Christ, 268 The angels of the Churches were their messengers sent to visit John in Patmos, ib. Why only seven angels named, 271
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PERIOD II.
FROM THE DEATH OF THE APOSTLE JOHN TO THE CONVERSION OF CONSTANTINE.-- A.D. 100 TO AD. 312.
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SECTION I.
THE HISTORY OF THE CHURCH.